Stoneman Douglas High School shooting

On February 14, 2018, at 8:18 pm GMT, a mass shooting occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, United States. It was near dismissal time when staff and students heard gunfire and enacted a "code red" lock down.[1] At least 17 people were killed and many others injured. Originally, 20 people were reportedly injured,[2] and the shooter was in custody with the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2008

The suspect was transported to a local hospital for unknown reasons. He was transported from that hospital by the Sheriff's Office shortly thereafter.[3] The shooter was later identified by police as 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, who was previously expelled from the school. The weapon used was a semi-automatic rifle.

President Donald Trump tweeted "Prayers and condolences. No child, teacher or anyone else should ever feel unsafe in an American school".[4][5] Demonstrations and petitions toward gun control were in effect, following the shooting.

On October 20, 2021, Cruz pleaded guilty to all charges and apologized for his actions. Sentencing is expected in January 2022.[6][7][8][9] He could face the death penalty or life imprisonment.[10]

References
  1. Fleshler, David; Chokey, Aric; Huriash, Lisa J.; Trischitta, Linda (February 14, 2018). "Multiple deaths in South Florida high school shooting". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  2. Elizabeth Zwirz (February 14, 2018). "Florida high school under lockdown after reports of shooter, victims, police say". Fox News. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  3. Shapiro, Emily (February 14, 2018). "Police respond to shooting at Florida high school, suspect at large". Yahoo! News. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  4. Schwartz, Rafi (February 14, 2018). "At Least One Dead, Dozens Injured In Florida High School Shooting (DEVELOPING)". Splinter News. Splinter. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  5. Trump, Donald J. (14 February 2018). "My prayers and condolences to the families of the victims of the terrible Florida shooting. No child, teacher or anyone else should ever feel unsafe in an American school". @realDonaldTrump. Archived from the original on 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2018-02-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. SPENCER, TERRY (October 20, 2021). "Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 2018 Parkland school massacre". AP NEWS.
  7. Yang, Maya (October 20, 2021). "Parkland shooter pleads guilty to 17 counts of murder". The Guardian.
  8. Fieldstadt, Elisha (October 20, 2021). "Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 17 counts of murder in 2018 Parkland school shooting". NBC NEWS.
  9. Wallace, Danielle (2021-10-20). "Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz addresses court after guilty plea: 'I love you'". Fox News. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  10. Lockie, Alex. "Suspect in Florida shooting could face death penalty for 17 counts of premeditated murder". Business Insider. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
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