**LIVE UPDATES** ‘Multiple Deaths’ in Florida School Attack, ‘Person of Interest’ in Custody
Numerous individuals are wounded and the gunman is at large in an attack on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
**Live Updates Below**
(All Times Eastern)
6:5o p.m.: Video from Sheriff Israel’s press conference.
NEW: Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel discusses 17 fatalities in Florida school mass shooting, says 12 victims within the building https://t.co/Llzz7V1VdD pic.twitter.com/9X2YabsbjT
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 14, 2018
6:48 p.m.:
MORE: “The suspect was heavily armed,” @jeffpeguescbs reports on Parkland, Florida, high school shooting. “The sheriff just saying that he had countless magazines, and was armed with an AR-15-style rifle. That is what he used in that attack.” https://t.co/1Y5NBGZMdE pic.twitter.com/aWKwrh9gBl
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 14, 2018
6:46 p.m.: Sheriff Scott Israel announces 17 people are dead from the attack.
6:24 p.m.: Fox News reports that the suspect is a former member of the U.S. Army Junior Reserve.
6:22 p.m.: One eyewitness says a teacher is among the slain victims.
Student says teacher died trying to save students pic.twitter.com/ajiqTmarlt
— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) February 14, 2018
6:19 p.m.: Aerial footage of the suspect in police custody.
WATCH: Police escort suspect in Parkland high school mass shooting — who is wearing a hospital gown — into a central booking facility. pic.twitter.com/xqYeVLX1LV
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) February 14, 2018
6:16 p.m.:
.@marcorubio on Florida school shooting: “This is a terrible situation and it’s amazing the amount of carnage that one individual could carry out in such a short period of time if it’s well-orchestrated and planned.” https://t.co/vXAU7fCHMe pic.twitter.com/eXnGYpUfTT
— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 14, 2018
6:14 p.m.: Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL): “I don’t know the details, but…”
6:08 p.m.: Democratic senator from Colorado weighs in.
When did mass shootings become a normal part of American life? There’s an entire generation growing up in fear that their school will be next. My thoughts are with families of victims & first responders in FL, but I also know that thoughts are not enough. It’s time for action.
— Michael F. Bennet (@SenBennetCO) February 14, 2018
6:05 p.m.: Initial reports on the number of dead victims — CNN sources say 16, ABC’s say 15.
BREAKING: At least 15 people are dead following shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, law enforcement officers on the scene tell @ABC News. https://t.co/Aau6yqVpPe pic.twitter.com/IPBivlnCu2
— ABC News (@ABC) February 14, 2018
5:43 p.m.:
NEW: Parkland, Florida, high school shooting suspect appeared “to have pulled the school fire alarm causing chaos and then began shooting,” law enforcement source briefed on shooting tells CBS News https://t.co/1Y5NBGZMdE
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 14, 2018
5:27 p.m.:
A classmate says the suspect showed him photos of his guns:
He’s been a troubled kid and has always had a certain amount of issues going on. He shot guns because he felt it gave him I guess — what’s the word I’m looking for — an exhilarating feeling… He showed me [his guns] personally through his phone and stuff like that I stayed clear of him most of the time during my time in alternate school I didn’t wanna be with him at all because I didn’t wanna cause any conflict with him because that’s the impression he gave off.
5:05 p.m.:
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel says the suspected shooter is was arrested without incident. They are still not sure if all the kids are out.
The Miami Herald reports on the identity of the suspected shooter:
The former student suspected of opening fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland may been identified a potential threat to fellow students in the past, according to one teacher.
The 19-year-old ex-student, who has been detained by Broward police, has not been publicly identified as a suspect. But a law-enforcement source identified him as Nicolas Cruz.
…
“We were told last year that he wasn’t allowed on campus with a backpack on him,” said math teacher Jim Gard, who said Cruz had been in his class last year. “There were problems with him last year threatening students, and I guess he was asked to leave campus.”
4:58 p.m.:
Parents told where to go:
Parents of students, please go to the Marriott Heron Bay located at 11775 Heron Bay Blvd in Coral Springs. Please wait to go to the staging area until everything is clear. @browardsheriff #StonemanDouglasHighSchool #Parkland
— CBS4 Miami (@CBSMiami) February 14, 2018
Broward County police: Any parent who is looking for their child, please go immediately to the Marriot. https://t.co/Llzz7VjwCd
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 14, 2018
Suspect identified and in custody:
Police apprehend suspect in shooting at Florida high school, report several fatalities https://t.co/TzYfyKTRrX
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) February 14, 2018
4:53 p.m.:
“It’s a day that you pray, every day I get up, that we will never have to see.” Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie calls for the community to come together after a shooting at a high school in Parkland, FL. https://t.co/DFHd6OJeZr https://t.co/ucXHBwy5NB
— CNN (@CNN) February 14, 2018
Lissette Rozenblat, whose daughter attends Stoneman Douglas High School, said her daughter texted her when the school shooting started.
“At first, we thought it was a hoax, because in today’s day and age, you just never know” https://t.co/XwSZ0U6lgN https://t.co/h4cWJdrBSo
— CNN (@CNN) February 14, 2018
4:51 p.m.:
The Associated Press reports:
School official says there are “numerous fatalities” after high school shooting in Parkland, Fla.; sheriff says “at least 14 victims”, their condition unclear. https://t.co/SeFQHzxSiy
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 14, 2018
This AP photo from the Parkland, Florida shooting is just… pic.twitter.com/dVgQtmw9yk
— Erick Fernandez (@ErickFernandez) February 14, 2018
4:48 p.m.:
CNN reports that law enforcement sources say at least two were killed in the school shooting. Sources also report that the suspect is believed to be a student at the school.
4:28 p.m.:
Members of the establishment media are already earning the low opinion the public has of them:
It is with a heavy heart I must announce that the journos are at it again. pic.twitter.com/EfXnwJJlUz
— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) February 14, 2018
4:21 p.m.:
Fox News reports that the active shooting situation is officially over.
First Lady Melania Trump tweets about the attack:
My heart is heavy over the school shooting in Florida. Keeping all affected in my thoughts & prayers.
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) February 14, 2018
4:20 p.m.:
CBS News obtained very disturbing cellphone video footage from inside the school as the shooting happened (warning: graphic content):
JUST IN (warning, disturbing video): Cell phone video inside the school as shots were going off at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High https://t.co/wHWo6XjccX pic.twitter.com/3ovf5LhzBs
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) February 14, 2018
4:12 p.m.:
Witnesses report that shots rang “as students evacuated” after a fire alarm sounded, CNN reports.
The mayor reports “multiple” deaths, according to the Sun Sentinel:
UPDATE: “Multiple” deaths at South Florida high school shooting, mayor says. https://t.co/3ImxE9YdHa pic.twitter.com/LH1g5hq0Hd
— Sun Sentinel (@SunSentinel) February 14, 2018
4:05 p.m.:
A “person of interest” is in custody in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
#UPDATE: Person of interest identified in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School pic.twitter.com/4RtDRtlrBL
— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) February 14, 2018
close-up: man in handcuffs outside Florida school shooting pic.twitter.com/pvSe2LSgqF
— David Mack (@davidmackau) February 14, 2018
MORE: Male in red shirt appears to be handcuffed and apprehended by police officers in Parkland, Florida, following shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School https://t.co/1Y5NBGZMdE pic.twitter.com/EmZdGiSPIP
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 14, 2018
President Trump tweeted about the attack:
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.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 14, 2018
Just spoke to Governor Rick Scott. We are working closely with law enforcement on the terrible Florida school shooting.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 14, 2018
The attack occurred Wednesday around 2 pm Eastern.
#BSO is working a developing incident regarding a report of active shooter located at 5901 Pine Island Rd, Parkland. Here’s what we know so far: deputies are responding to reports of a shooting at Stoneman Douglas High. There are reports of victims. PIO will be on scene 3:15pm.
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) February 14, 2018
WSVN reports “at least 20 people have been injured.”
During live broadcast, Fox News reported that police have ascertained “a person of interest” in the incident. That person is a student who was in class earlier today and is now “on the run.”
AVOID AREA OF DOUGLAS HS for ACTIVE POLICE SCENE. Do not call 911 unless an emergency. Nothing further.
— Coral Springs Police (@CoralSpringsPD) February 14, 2018
Area hospitals have been put on notice that they will be receiving individuals wounded in the attack.
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