Stoneman Douglas High School shooting

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

The suspect was transported to a local hospital for unknown reasons. He was transported from that hospital by the Sheriff's Office shortly thereafter. The shooter was later identified by police as 19-year-old Nicolas de Jesus Cruz. He is an expelled student of 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". Demonstrations and petitions toward gun control are also occur.

If Cruz is found guilty, he could face the death penalty.