Police in Broward County, Florida responded to a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
The Broward County Sheriff’s office said it was “working a developing incident regarding a report of active shooter.”
#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 shooter is still at large.
Follow @browardsheriff for latest info on the #stonemanshooting. Shooter still at large.
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) February 14, 2018
Local news outlets on the scene report more than 20 people are injured.
According to South Florida news outlets, nearly 40 students and teachers are still on lock down inside the school.
Still locked in. I checked the local news and there is 20 victims. Long live Majory Stoneman Douglas High. pic.twitter.com/4kQMAlCBWt
— Aj22000 (@TheCaptainAidan) February 14, 2018
The fire department from nearby Margate, Florida is treating the situation as a “mass casualty incident” with 20 to 50 victims.
Margate Fire Department is reporting this is a "mass casualty incident" at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida; could be 20-50 victims pic.twitter.com/ovNjLeslWq
— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) February 14, 2018
According to Broward County Schools, Marjory Stoneman Douglas was on lock down, but is dismissing students.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is now dismissing students. We are receiving reports of possible multiple injuries. Law enforcement and the District’s Special Investigative Unit are currently on site. The District will provide updates as more information becomes available.
— Broward Schools (@browardschools) February 14, 2018
This is the 19th school shooting in 2018 so far.
This story will be updated.
