School building where Parkland shooter opened fire to be demolished
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The building where the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter opened fire will be demolished this summer.
In a new release from Broward County Public Schools on Thursday, officials said demolition for the school’s 1200 building will either begin on June 13 or June 14.
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The process is expected to last several weeks.
“We understand this is a sensitive and difficult time for the families of those who were killed, those who were injured, and all of those who are forever impacted by the tragedy on February 14, 2018,” the school district said. “We will continue to keep the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community informed and updated as we navigate this process together.”
On Valentine’s Day in 2018, school shooter Nikolas Cruz fired around 140 shots using an AR-15-style rifle, that killed 17 students and staff. In October 2021, Cruz pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to life in prison without possible parole in November 2022.
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In March, Vice President Kamala Harris toured the school and announced a $750 million grant program with training and technical assistance for states with “red flag laws.”
The building was “frozen in time,” being preserved so Cruz’s jury could tour it during his trial.
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