News Update!!: Parkland, FL: Latest Information: Deadly Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

ZachNews has the latest information regarding the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that occurred on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018.

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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office have released the identities of the 17 people killed in the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

• Alyssa Alhadeff
• 14 Years Old
• Student

According to her mother Lori, Alyssa Alhadeff wanted to become a lawyer as well as a professional soccer player.

Lori attended a vigil for victims on Thursday.

Alyssa Alhadeff was a member of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s Parkland Soccer Club, who honored her in a Facebook post writing, “Alyssa Alhadeff was a loved and well respected member of our club and community. Alyssa will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and all the other victims of this tragic event.”

 

• Alaina Petty
• 14 Years Old
• Student

According to a statement made by her family via the Latter-day Saints Living publication, Alaina Petty was extremely devoted to her local community.

“It is important to sum up all that Alaina was and meant to her family and friends. Alaina was a vibrant and determined young woman, loved by all who knew her. Alaina loved to serve,” statement read.

 

• Alexander Schachter
• 14 Years Old
• Student

Alexander Schachter played the trombone and baritone as a member of Douglas’ marching band.

Alexander Schachter ’s family stated on a GoFundMe page that “He was a sweetheart of a kid!” and “survived by his heartbroken parents, three siblings, grandparents and countless cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.”

 

• Cara Loughran
• 14 Years Old
• Student

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Cara Loughran was a beach-lover and dancer.

On Thursday, Her aunt, Lindsay Fontana, wrote in a Facebook post, “This morning, I had to tell my 8-year-old daughters that their sweet cousin Cara was killed in the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School yesterday. We are absolutely gutted. While your thoughts are appreciated, I beg you to DO SOMETHING. This should not have happened to our niece Cara and it can not happen to other people’s families.”

According to The Baltimore Sun, Cara Loughran’s death was also felt by Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins, who received Irish dance training at the Drake School in Florida.

Cara Loughran was one of three dancers at the school who also attended Douglas.

 

• Gina Montalto
• 14 Years Old
• Student

Gina Montalto is described by family and friends as a hardworking student with a keen sense of humor who would melted each heart with an infectious smile that light up a room.

Her family said in a statement, “She was a kind spirit, always eager to lend a helping hand. Gina will be missed not only by her family, but by everyone whose life she touched.”

According to the Sun-Sentinel, Gina Montalto was also a member of Douglas’ winter guard on the school’s state-champion marching band, which was scheduled to perform at a regional competition in Tampa on Saturday.

The winter guard’s instructor, Manuel Miranda, wrote a Facebook post about Gina Montalto on Wednesday, “My heart is broken into pieces. I will forever remember you my sweet angel.”

 

• Jaime Guttenberg
• 14 Years Old
• Student

Jaime Guttenberg was a dancer who was described as the “life of the party” during a statement made by her father, Fred, at a candlelight vigil on Thursday.

“My heart is broken. Yesterday, Jennifer Bloom Guttenberg and I lost our baby girl to a violent shooting at her school. We lost our daughter and my son Jesse Guttenberg lost his sister. I am broken as I write this trying to figure out how my family get’s through this,” her father Fred wrote in a Facebook post that was also made on Thursday.

Guttenberg’s Facebook page has been made into a memorialized account and features photos of her posing with friends and family.

 

• Martin Duque Anguiano
• 14 Years Old
• Student

Martin Duque Anguiano is described by family and friends as a very funny kid, outgoing and sometimes really quiet.

His older brother, Miguel, paid tribute to his brother on Instagram, stating, “Words can not describe my pain. I love brother Martin you’ll be missed buddy. I know you’re in a better place. Duques forever man I love you junior!!! R.I.P Martin Duque!”

 

• Luke Hoyer
• 15 Years Old
• Student

Luke Hoyer was described by family and friends as a good kid who never got in trouble.

His uncle, Toni Brownlee, posted about his death on Facebook writing, “This has devastated our family and we’re all in shock and disbelief. Our hearts are broken. Luke was a beautiful human being and greatly loved.”

 

• Peter Wang
• 15 Years Old
• Student

Peter Wang was a member of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (J.R.O.T.C.) program at Douglas.

His cousin, Aaron Chen, told the Miami Herald that Peter Wang was last seen wearing his uniform and holding the door open so that people could escape.

Peter Wang had planned on celebrating the Chinese New Year with his family.

Peter Wang’s friend, Gabriel Ammirata, also told the Miami Herald that he “funny, nice and a great friend. He’s been my best friend since third grade.”

 

• Carmen Schentrup
• 16 Years Old
• Student

According to The Eagle Eye, the school’s student-run news magazine, Carmen Schentrup was named one of 53 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists in the county in September 2017.

Carmen Schentrup was one of 10 Douglas students to qualify as a semifinalist.

Carmen Schentrup was also a piano student who had performed on Saturday at Broward College for the South Florida Music Teachers Association Spring Festival.

 

• Helena Ramsay
• 17 Years Old
• Student

Her relative, Curtis Page Jr., posted on Facebook that Helena Ramsay was “a smart, kind hearted, and thoughtful person. She was deeply loved and loved others even more so. Though she was some what reserved, she had a relentless motivation towards her academic studies, and her soft warm demeanor brought the best out in all who knew her. She was so brilliant and witty, and I’m still wrestling with the idea that she is actually gone.”

Curtis Page Jr. also noted that Helena Ramsay was planning on going to college next year.

 

• Joaquin Oliver
• 17 Years Old
• Student

According to the Sun-Sentinel, Joaquin Oliver was a hip hop and sports lover who became a naturalized American citizen in January 2017, after moving to the United States from Venezuela at the age of 3 years old.

Tyra Hemans, who has been friends with Oliver since freshman year, said, “He’s just a goofball. He’s the only kid you’d know that would dye his hair bleach-blond, walk around school, put some tiger stripes in and just be unique. He was a unique soul.”

 

• Nicholas Dworet
• 17 Years Old
• Student

Nicholas Dworet was a swimmer at the school who had committed to competing at the college level at the University of Indianapolis at the beginning of February.

Nicholas Dworet was named by the Sun-Sentinel a second-team All-County swimmer in Broward County for his 100-yard freestyle time.

His brother, Alexander, was grazed by a bullet in the back of his head.

In a statement made on Friday, Nicholas’ family said that Nicholas Dworet, “dreamed of making the Olympic swim team and going to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo” and that “he believed he could accomplish anything as long as he tried his best.”

 

• Meadow Pollack
• 18 Years Old
• Student

Family of Meadow Pollack said she was the youngest member of her family and enjoyed spending time with her family.

 

• Scott Beigel
• 35 Years Old
• Geography Teacher and Cross Country Coach

Scott Beigel was among of 7 adults at the school who died while protecting students from streams of gunfire.

According to the Sun-Sentinel, Scott Beigel was shot and killed when he unlocked his classroom door in order to allow students to take refuge from the gunman.

Scott Beigel was mortally wounded while trying to re-lock the door.

 

• Aaron Feis
• 37 Years Old
• Assistant Football Coach and Security Guard

Aaron Feis died while using his body to shield students from bullets as the gunman opened fire.

Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, a personal friend of Feis’, noted that the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School alum and former football player was a beloved protector of those in the community.

“When Aaron Feis died — when he was killed, tragically, inhumanely — he did it protecting others, you can guarantee that, cause that’s who Aaron Feis was,. The kids in this community loved him, they adored him. He was one of the greatest people I knew, he was a phenomenal man,” said Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel.

 

• Christopher Hixon
• 49 Years Old
• Athetic Director, Wrestling Coach and Security Specialist

Christopher Hixon came from a family with an extensive background in the military and served in the U.S. Navy.

Christopher Hixon was a huge influence on the school’s wrestling team and was killed while patrolling the school’s campus as part of his job as security specialist.

Douglas wrestler Karlos Valentin described the impact that Hixon has on his wrestlers in a statement made to the Sun-Sentinel.

“Coach Hixon, for me, was a father figure. We were pretty much with him six days a week – three-to-four-to-five hours. His loss was just terrible,” said Valentin, a senior heavyweight, in a statement made to the Sun-Sentinel.

 

** ZachNews sends our thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the family and friends of the victim in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. **

 

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** As of 2:00pm PT on Sunday, February 25th, 2018: **

According to Broward County Public Schools, students and parents attended a voluntary orientation on Sunday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm ET.

 

** As of 11:00pm PT on Saturday, February 24th, 2018: **

In a tweet from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, “BSO detectives are investigating the claim from the Coral Springs Police Department that some deputies did not go into the school when they should have.”

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported that according to police sources, at least 3 Broward deputies, including Deputy Scot Peterson, waited outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during the deadly shooting massacre.

 

** As of 11:00pm PT on Friday, February 23rd, 2018: **

Florida Governor Rick Scott announced a $500 million “action plan” in response to the deadly shooting.

According to Florida Governor Rick Scott, the plan is divided into 3 parts: the first is to keep guns away from dangerous and violent people; he second is a $450 million proposal to keep schools safe; and the third is a $50 million proposal to expand mental health care initiatives in the state.

More specifically, the plan proposes to raise the minimum age to purchase a gun to 21, ban mentally ill people from buying a gun and place at least one law enforcement officer at every school.

 

** As of 11:00pm PT on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018: **

Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel announced that school resource Deputy Scot Peterson was “on campus for this entire event.”

Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said of the deputy, “He was armed, he was in uniform.”

Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel added, “After seeing video, witness statements and Scot Peterson’s very own statement, I decided this morning to suspend Scot Peterson without pay pending an internal investigation.”

According to Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, Deputy Scot Peterson instead resigned and retired.

Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said Deputy Scot Peterson should have “went in, addressed the killer, killed the killer.”

Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel believes Deputy Scot Peterson stayed outside of the building “for upwards of four minutes.” He confirmed the shooting lasted six minutes.

 

** As of 11:00pm PT on Wednesday, February 21st, 2018: **

Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel announced that “qualified and trained” sheriff’s deputies will now carry rifles, including AR-15s, on school grounds in an effort to “defeat any threat that comes to campus.”

Meanwhile, United States of America President Donald Trump met with students and parents who have been affected by various school shootings.

United States of America President Donald Trump wrote in a tweet, “I will always remember the time I spent today with courageous students, teachers and families. So much love in the midst of so much pain. We must not let them down. We must keep our children safe!!”

 

** As of 2:00pm PT on Monday, February 19th, 2018: **

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Today, 2 more innocent victims of the deadly school shooting were laid to rest.

A funeral service were held for 15 year old Luke Hoyer was held at Church by the Glades in Coral Springs, Florida.

Luke Hoyer is described by family and friends as a loving, sweet person who loved basketball and who smiled all the time.

Another funeral service was held for 14 year old Alaina Petty was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Coral Springs, Florida.

More than 1,500 mourners thronged the church for the funeral of Alaina Petty.

Family and friends of Alaina Petty say she loved to serve and spent countless hours volunteering for the “Helping Hands” program of her Mormon church.

Alaina Petty was one of three freshmen members of the school’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps who was killed in the deadly school shooting.

The youngest of 4 siblings, Alaina Petty’s older brother Patrick survived the deadly school shooting.

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Family, friends, and a community are also coming together to honor a student who’s being called a hero for helping students, teachers and staff during the deadly school shooting.

The student, 15 year old Peter Wang, stayed behind and held the door open so that students, teachers and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School could escape from the gunman.

Peter Wang died holding that door, wearing his Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (R.O.T.C.) uniform.

Family, friends, and neighbors described Peter Wang as a very polite and smart man who hoped one day to attend West Point Military Academy.

Lin Chen, Peter Wang’s cousin, told the Sun-Sentinel that she was not surprised to learn of his actions.

“He is so brave. He is the person who is genuinely kind to everyone. He doesn’t care about popularity. He always liked to cheer people up. He is like the big brother everyone wished they had,” Lin Chen told the Sun-Sentinel.

A funeral services for Peter Wang will be held at 11:00am ET on Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 at Kraeer Funeral Home in Coral Springs, Florida.

Meanwhile, the community is asking the government to give a full-honors military funeral to Peter Wang for his bravery, and an online petition started last Friday urges the United States Congress to honor him with a burial fit for a military hero.

The petition states, “Peter Wang, 15, was one of the students killed in Florida this past week. He was a Jrotc Cadet who was last seen, in uniform, holding doors open and thus allowing other students, teachers, and staff to flee to safety. Wang was killed in the process. His selfless and heroic actions have led to the survival of dozens in the area. Wang died a hero, and deserves to be treated as such, and deserves a full honors military burial.”

** Petition Website: **

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/allow-cadet-peter-wang-receive-full-honors-military-burial

The petition so far attracted over 20,000 signatures as of Monday morning and needs to gather 100,000 signatures by Sunday, March 18th, 2018 to get a response from the White House.

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As families, friends, and community come together to remember the innocent victims of the deadly school shooting, the suspected shooter Nikolas Cruz was inside a crowded Broward County Courtroom on Monday for a status hearing as attorneys concerning the rules going forward of how documents would be sealed.

The 19 year old suspected shooter sat quietly for most of the 20 minutes he was inside, only saying a few words to his court appointed lawyers.

Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer said she was in favor of openness whenever possible.

A second hearing was scheduled for later Monday over the possible release of records from the Department of Children and Families.

The evidence against suspected shooter Nikolas Cruz is so overwhelming, the only question left for the courts if he is convicted is whether he will be sentenced to death or spend the rest of his life in prison.

The fate of suspected shooter Nikolas Cruz, who’s facing 17 counts of first-degree murder in the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last week, will depend on his mental state and the wishes of the victims’ families, which have a say in how the prosecution proceeds.

Broward County Public Defender Howard Finkelstein, whose office is representing Nikolas Cruz, said there were so many warning signs that Nikolas Cruz was mentally unstable and potentially violent that the death penalty might be going too far, and Nikolas Cruz would likely plead guilty if prosecutors opt not to seek the death penalty.

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said Nikolas Cruz confessed, and they have his AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, ammunition clips and video from the school.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation also said it had gotten a call from someone close to Nikolas Cruz who expressed concern that he had “a desire to kill people” and “the potential” to conduct a school shooting.

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On Sunday, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office visited 15 year old Anthony Borges, who’s recovering in the hospital after he was shot 5 times during the deadly shooting as he slammed the door of a classroom shut, protecting 20 of his classmates.

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office  said it was an honored to visit Anthony Borges and wanted the public to know in a tweet to, “please join us in praying for the swift recovery of Anthony and all others from.”

 

** As of 1:22pm PT on Friday, February 16th, 2018: **

During a news conference moments ago, Broward County Sheriff’s Office Scott Israel said that the school resource officer never incounter the suspect on the day of the deadly shooting.

Broward County Sheriff’s Office Scott Israel addressed rumors that were circling online, that the suspect was found with a gas mask and gas grenades.

Broward County Sheriff’s Office Scott Israel said that there were “no gas mask and gas grenades” found on the suspect.

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office is saying that at lease 20 calls for services regarding Nikolas Cruz were made to authorities.

Broward County Sheriff’s Office Scott Israel also said that the son of a deputy who was injured has been release from the hospital today.

Meanwhile, Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie is telling the news media that the 3 story freshman school building, Building 12, where the deadly shooting occurred will be torn down.

“Parents and students have resoundingly told me they can’t go back into that building regardless of what we do. The other piece I heard is that that building will be used as evidence in any type of legal process that goes forward, so we won’t be able to access the building for a while anyway,” said Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie.

Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie plans to request funding from Tallahassee to construct a new building somewhere else on the campus, and a memorial put in its place.

Florida legislators reportedly support Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie’s plan and say they will provide the resources to make it happen.

United States of America President Donald Trump said he will come to Florida on Friday, a trip he had scheduled to his home in Palm Beach, Florida prior to the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

United States of America President Donald Trump would visit Parkland, Florida and will meet with those involved in dealing with the shooting.

“I will be leaving for Florida today to meet with some of the bravest people on earth — but people whose lives have been totally shattered. Am also working with Congress on many fronts,” tweeted United States of America President Donald Trump.

** As of 1:00pm PT on Friday, February 16th, 2018: **

The Federal Bureau of Investigation received a tip last month that accused suspect Nikolas Cruz had a “desire to kill” and access to guns and could be plotting an attack, but agents failed to investigate.

A person who was close to Nikolas Cruz called the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s tip line on Friday, January 5th, 2018 and provided information about Nikolas Cruz’s weapons and his erratic behavior, including his disturbing social media posts.

The caller was concerned that Nikolas Cruz could attack a school.

In a statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation acknowledged that the tip should have been shared with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Miami Office and investigated, but it wasn’t.

The startling admission from the Federal Bureau of Investigation come days after the Federal Bureau of Investigation was already facing criticism for its treatment of a tip about a YouTube comment posted last year.

The comment posted by a “Nikolas Cruz” said, “Im going to be a professional school shooter.”

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was also notified about a comment on a YouTube video posted by a “Nikolas Cruz” last year.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the comment, but did not determine who made it.

United States Attorney General Jeff Session ordered a review on what happened in this case and the handling of the Federal Bureau of Investigation failed to follow up on those tips.

People are angry at the Federal Bureau of Investigation for dropping the ball in this case, failing to preventing another deadly shooting in America.

Florida Governor Rick Scott is calling for Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray to resign in wake of what happen in this case.

“Seventeen innocent people are dead and acknowledging a mistake isn’t going to cut it. An apology will never bring these 17 Floridians back to life or comfort the families who are in pain,” said Florida Governor Rick Scott.

In a statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said, “On January 5, 2018, a person close to Nikolas Cruz contacted the FBI’s Public Access Line (PAL) tipline to report concerns about him. The caller provided information about Cruz’s gun ownership, desire to kill people, erratic behavior, and disturbing social media posts, as well as the potential of him conducting a school shooting. Under established protocols, the information provided by the caller should have been assessed as a potential threat to life. The information then should have been forwarded to the FBI Miami Field Office, where appropriate investigative steps would have been taken. We have determined that these protocols were not followed for the information received by the PAL on January 5. The information was not provided to the Miami Field Office, and no further investigation was conducted at that time.”

In another statement, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray said, “We are still investigating the facts. I am committed to getting to the bottom of what happened in this particular matter, as well as reviewing our processes for responding to information that we receive from the public. It’s up to all Americans to be vigilant, and when members of the public contact us with concerns, we must act properly and quickly. “We have spoken with victims and families, and deeply regret the additional pain this causes all those affected by this horrific tragedy. All of the men and women of the FBI are dedicated to keeping the American people safe, and are relentlessly committed to improving all that we do and how we do it.”

Meanwhile, the first funerals of the victims in the deadly school shooting began Friday.

About 400 people, including family, friends and the community, attended 14 year old Alyssa Alhadeff’s funeral and burial at Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Chapel in North Lauderdale.

Alyssa Alhadeff is being described by family and friends as a go-getter and a great soccer player.

Another funeral is scheduled on Friday for 18 year old Meadow Pollack.

** As of 10:00pm PT on Thursday, February 15th, 2018: **

Officials with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office said the identity of the 17 people killed in the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have been identified as: Peter Wang, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Luke Hoyer, Alaina Petty, Jamie Guttenberg, Alex Schachter, Martin Duque, Alyssa Alhadaff, Helena Ramsay, Scott J. Beigel, Joaquin Oliver, Cara Loughran, Meadow Pollack, Gina Montalto, Chris Hixon and Carmen Marie Schentrup.

All but 3 of the victims were students with ages ranging from 14 years old to 18 years old.

** As of 10:40am PT on Thursday, February 15th, 2018: **

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The suspect in a deadly school shooting has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder.

Authorities say that Nikolas Cruz reportedly left a comment on a YouTube video last year stating ‘I’m going to be a professional school shooter‘.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was warned in September about a possible school shooting threat from a YouTube user with the same name as the suspect.

The comment posted on YouTube has since been taken down.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent in charge of the Miami division, Robert Lasky, confirmed on Thursday that the bureau received a tip last year about the YouTube comment.

“No other information was included with that comment which would indicate a time, location or the true identity of the person who made the comment. The FBI conducted database reviews, checks but was unable to further identify the person who actually made the comment,” said Robert Lasky.

 

** As of 7:00am PT on Thursday, February 15th, 2018: **

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Officials are expected to give more information, including the possible release of those victims’ names during a press conference schedule for 10:15am ET on Thursday, February 15th, 2018.

A vigil is being held at 12:00pm ET on Thursday, February 15th, 2018 on Thursday at the Parkridge Church.

Another vigil will be held at 2:35pm ET on Thursday, February 15th, 2018 at Pine Trails Park.

All are invited to attend the vigils.

Video from NBC affiliate WTVJ Channel 6 captured the suspected shooter Nikolas Cruz being taken into the Broward County Jail early Thusday morning.

** As of 11:00pm PT on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018: **

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Attorney General of Florida says the state will pay funeral expenses for victims and counseling for survivors.

Officials are expected to give more information, including the possible release of those victims’ names during a press conference schedule for 10:15am ET on Thursday, February 15th, 2018.

** As of 4:00pm PT on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018: **

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At least 17 people were dead and 14 people were injured after a former student opened fire inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

According to Broward County Sheriff’s Office Scott Israel, the suspect was identified as 19 year old Nikolaus Cruz, a former student who had been expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland for disciplinary reasons.

Officials believe the gunman had one AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle, but it was unclear whether he had any other weapons.

The gunman was wearing what appeared to be a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps shirt from the school with an eagle logo on the arm.

Students told NBC affiliate WTVJ Channel 6 that Nikolaus Cruz was a part of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps when he attended the school.

Officials say Nikolaus Cruz was equipped with a gas mask and smoke grenades when he entered one of the state’s largest schools.

According to Broward County Sheriff’s Office Scott Israel, the gunfire began outside the school and continued inside, where 12 of the victims were killed.

Broward County Sheriff’s Office Scott Israel said that Nikolaus Cruz was taken into police custody off campus about an hour after he “committed this horrific, detestable act.”

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Video obtained by NBCNews shows inside a classroom at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as the shooting unfolded

Federal and local authorities are telling NBC News that there was no indication that he had an accomplice or accomplices.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has established a tip line, urging people to please call: 1 (800) Call-FBI if they have any information regarding the deadly shooting.

** As of 2:00pm PT on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018: **

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Authorities say the shooting occurred at around 2:19pm MST on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 when a fire alrmes began going off at the school.

As students and teachers came out of their classroom, gunshots were heard creating a scene of chaos.

Students were rushing out into the streets as SWAT team members swarmed in and locked down the building.