Police and emergency personnel are responding to reports of an active shooter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida reports BNO News. Details are still sparse as the situation is currently unfolding.
On their official Twitter account, the Coral Springs Police Department urges locals to stay away from the high school. They also added that people should refrain from calling 911 unless they have an absolute emergency, presumably so responders can devote all of their resources to stopping the shooter.
AVOID AREA OF DOUGLAS HS for ACTIVE POLICE SCENE. Do not call 911 unless an emergency. Nothing further.
— Coral Springs Police (@CoralSpringsPD) February 14, 2018
The Broward Sheriff’s account offered a brief update on the unfolding situation.
#BSO is working a developing incident regarding a report of active shooter located at 5901 Pine Island Rd, Parkland. Here's what we know so far: deputies are responding to reports of a shooting at Stoneman Douglas High. There are reports of victims. PIO will be on scene 3:15pm.
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) February 14, 2018
The police are also urging students and teachers to barricade themselves in their rooms until the shooter is apprehended.
Students/Teachers #Douglas High School Remain barricaded inside until police reach you.
— Coral Springs Police (@CoralSpringsPD) February 14, 2018
WSVN 7 News is providing live footage of the scene. They report that so far there are at least 20 victims.
#BREAKING: A shooting has occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. https://t.co/xJpqSkic1U
— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) February 14, 2018
Tragedies like this continue to unfold all across the United States. Schools have been forced to develop emergency protocols to deal with shootings like this, but they can only help so much. America has a serious gun problem that’s tangled up in a disturbing desire for notoriety on the part of these shooters. We must have a long hard conversation about guns, as well as an honest cultural conversation on why these killers are driven to do what they do.
UPDATE: The number of possible victims has been upped from 20 to possibly 50.
Gunman who opened fire at Florida high school not yet in custody; emergency crews preparing for up to 50 victims, but exact figures not yet known https://t.co/DHgpCJ6yTF
— BNO News (@BNONews) February 14, 2018
Check back for updates.
