Ex-student opens fire in Florida school, at least 17 killed
Ex-student opens fire in Florida school, at least 17 killed
The gunman was identified as Nikolaus Cruz, ex-student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland
A 19-year-old former student opened fire at a Florida school killing at least 17 people terrifying students before he was arrested by police.
The gunman was identified as Nikolaus Cruz, an ex-student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
Cruz was earlier expelled from school due to "disciplinary reasons."
At least20 people were injured in the shooting.
"It's a horrific situation," Broward Country Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie said.
Students and adults leave following a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. (AFP)
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Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said: "The gunman surrendered to police without a struggle," adding, "It's catastrophic, there really are no words."
Reports said at least 12 people were killed inside the school premises and two others just outside the building and one other on the street. Two victims died in hospital.
Police said the victims comprised of students and adults.
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A 19-year-old gunman opened fire on Wednesday at a Florida high school he had previously been expelled from, killing 17 people before he was arrested by police. (Reuters)