memeorandum: ‘Many’ dead, former student in custody after school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High in Broward (miamiherald)

7:00 PM ET, February 14, 2018

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Police respond to report of shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Florida — live updates — CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Authorities are responding to reports of a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. — The Broward Sheriff's Office said there are reports of victims.

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miamiherald:

‘Many’ dead, former student in custody after school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High in Broward — An American nightmare unfolded Wednesday afternoon at a North Broward high school when a former student came onto campus and opened fire, killing and injuring multiple people.

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miamiherald:

Florida school shooting suspect was ex-student who may have been flagged as threat — The former student suspected of opening fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland may been identified a potential threat to fellow students in the past, according to one teacher.

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Emily Shapiro / ABC News:

Florida high school shooting leaves ‘numerous fatalities,’ superintendent says; suspect in custody — At least 14 victims are being taken to hospitals from the incident at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, the Broward Sheriff's Office said, though their conditions were not immediately clear.

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Sun-Sentinel:
Multiple deaths in South Florida high school shooting

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Washington Post:
Shooting reported at South Florida high school; several fatalities reported

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CNN:
Suspect in deadly Florida school shooting in custody, police say

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Associated Press:
The Latest: Sheriff: 17 dead, suspect had at least 1 rifle

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Hans Morgenstern / WSVN-TV:
Broward Superintendent: “numerous fatalities” in Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS shooting; suspect in custody

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WPLG-TV:
Suspect in custody after fatal shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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Hans Morgenstern / WSVN-TV:
BSO: active shooter at large at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High; at least 20 injured

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Eric W. Dolan / Raw Story:
LIVE COVERAGE: At least 17 dead after mass shooting at Florida high school

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Rebekah Entralg / ThinkProgress:
What we know about the school shooting in Broward County, Florida

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