Several Casualties After Violent Attack at Parkland School

At the time of this posting this story is still active. 

This from the Sun Sentinel:

“Gunshots were reported at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, with the gunman reported to still be at large and law enforcement officers from multiple agencies flooding the area.

“Coral Springs advised students and teachers in the locked down school, located at 5901 Northwest Pine Island Rd.,to remain barricaded inside until officers reach them… (read more)

Related: President Trump on this mass killing event.

Witness states that there appears there were “several dead bodies,” according to NBC.

Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) tells NBC News that there were several killed in this attack. 

At 3.58 ET, suspect in maroon shirt is arrested. 

TWITTER: @browardsheriff

So far we have at least 14 victims. Victims have been and continue to be transported to Broward Health Medical Center and Broward Health North hospital. #StonemanShooting

6.30 PM ET.  NBC reports at least 17 are dead. 

The alleged perpetrator is named Nikolas Cruz, 18 years, according to ABC.