As reported minutes ago — Multiple news outlets are reporting an active shooter has opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. WSVN reports there are at least 20 victims.
According to FOX Business Network the shooter is still at large.
Authorities have identified the shooter- Nicolas Cruz
Nicholas Cruz is the shooter that the Florida police are looking for. Description: 5″8′ – Ginger – Freckles – Red Hair. You’re going down, ginger.
— Maurice “Mo” Lester (@kc_real_talk) February 14, 2018
The Broward County Police Department scanner identified the shooter.
They’re still looking for the shooter.
The police scanner just identified the suspect in the school shooting as Nicholas Cruise (or Cruz.) Ginger. Red hair. 5’8”. ROTC program. They’re getting a picture from students. Searching for him still.
— American Shane 🇺🇸 (@TheNostromo2122) February 14, 2018
UPDATE— The Broward County Police Scanner says Nicolas Cruz is now in custody.
Coral Springs PD with suspect in custody.
AP reporting shooters name is Nicholas Cruz. pic.twitter.com/1hGisn9mdk
— Taylor Craig (@TaylorCraig) February 14, 2018
Suspect in custody. Nicholas Cruz. Per Broward County PD scanner #Breaking #SchoolShooting #Parkland #StonemanDouglas #Shootinf pic.twitter.com/wc2e8Z6etu
— spence (@smarcus27) February 14, 2018
Suspect in identical clothing has been apprehended, possibly one Nicholas Cruz, per Broward County police scanner #ParklandShooting
— *Triquetra331* 💎 (@Triquetra331) February 14, 2018
UPDATE— POLICE SAY THEY HAVE A POSITIVE ID— NICHOLAS CRUZ(sp?) was arrested on 47th NW Drive.
Cruz told police he acted alone.
Despite this the students are being led out of the school—
#breaking: Students now being brought out of Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS
Active scene. @CBSMiami pic.twitter.com/nw20jv9P1q— liz roldan (@lizroldancbs4) February 14, 2018
Several students are still trapped inside the school.
JUST IN: Mother of one of the students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tells NBC News’ @TammyLeitnerNBC that students are still trapped inside the school. pic.twitter.com/bEjZFRoNTa
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) February 14, 2018
#Florida Shooting: Active shooter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School — ‘at least 20 injured’ — ‘Shooter still at large’ https://t.co/hVHUpShHeB pic.twitter.com/8TI5FStrpi
— Boing Boing (@BoingBoing) February 14, 2018