UPDATE: Multiple outlets are reporting that the shooter is still at large. Police are telling teachers and students to remain barricaded inside their classrooms.
MORE: Broward Sheriff's Office says deputies have responded to reports of shooting at the school in south Florida.
Coral Springs Police to students and teachers in the school: "Remain barricaded inside until police reach you."
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 14, 2018
President Trump has been made aware of the situation.
JUST IN: Pres. Trump "has been made aware of the school shooting in Florida. We are monitoring the situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected," White House says.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 14, 2018
UPDATE II: Police have reportedly identified a person of interest. Authorities are telling everyone to “be on the lookout” for a white male wearing a burgundy shirt.
#UPDATE: Police issue a "Be on the Lookout" for white male wearing burgundy shirt, last seen leaving shooting scene at Stoneman Douglas High School https://t.co/g2r6slr87m? pic.twitter.com/0cNRldJfb6
— NBC 6 South Florida (@nbc6) February 14, 2018
UPDATE III: While some students have been evacuated, many more are still trapped inside the building.
NEW: "My daughter is with her friends trapped in a closet," parent of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student tells CBS News as authorities respond to campus shooting. "She is afraid to talk because she doesn't want to talk loud." https://t.co/1Y5NBGZMdE pic.twitter.com/JDKyVCo8E5
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 14, 2018
UPDATE IV: President Trump expressed his condolences on Twitter. He has also spoken with Florida Governor Rick Scott.
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
UPDATE V: Police reportedly have a person of interest in custody.
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
UPDATE VI: Police have a suspect in custody, and the active shooter situation is over. Remaining students, faculty and staff are now being evacuated from the building.
BREAKING: Parkland, Florida high school shooting suspect 'in custody,' sheriff says https://t.co/566dpg1YDk
— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 14, 2018
Emergency responders evacuate students sheltering in place in an auditorium during shooting incident at high school in Parkland, Florida. https://t.co/BuEAqGjCN1 pic.twitter.com/gKjQbu23kM
— ABC News (@ABC) February 14, 2018
UPDATE VII: “Multiple” deaths are being reported.
UPDATE: "Multiple" deaths at South Florida high school shooting, mayor says. https://t.co/3ImxE9YdHa pic.twitter.com/LH1g5hq0Hd
— South Florida Sun Sentinel (@SunSentinel) February 14, 2018
UPDATE VIII: Broward Sheriff officials say there “at least 14 victims.” The number of fatalities is still unknown.
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
UPDATE IX: According to Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, the suspect is approximately 18 years-old and is a former student.
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Another shooting has been reported at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Authorities are on the scene, and the shooting is still considered active. More than 20 people have been injured. How many are wounded due to being shot are unknown.
This post will continue to be updated.
Authorities say they're responding to a shooting at a Florida high school; number of wounded unknown. https://t.co/lC3kw7RwaS
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 14, 2018
JUST IN: Authorities respond to report of school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Coral Springs Police urge public to avoid the area around Douglas High School https://t.co/KYDJxhsPbb pic.twitter.com/Op41cNNrfK
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 14, 2018
MORE: At least five injured in apparent school shooting at Parkland high school: https://t.co/jbm8KXyi1y pic.twitter.com/aMIQit7cbB
— FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) February 14, 2018
Here’s a tweet from a supposed student at the high school.
https://twitter.com/luvanth/status/963860941745152000
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