Comes next. Im seventeen people are dead following a shooting at a Florida High School the suspect a nineteen year old former student there has been expelled is now in Police Custody well have the latest from washington. And berlin to paris where its annual Film Festival previews some films that ask about the impact of the me to movement here in germany. Our brian thomas a very warm welcome to the show we begin in south africa where president jacob zuma has resigned he made the announcement in a televised address to the nation this decision comes after his a. N. C. Party ordered him to step down by the end of the day or face a no confidence vote in parliament he leaves behind a legacy of corruption allegations and a country very much ready for a new start. The end of an era for south africa. Ever the showman zuma began the final address of his presidency with a typical moment of humor gentleman right serious who kind of been secluded when it. Was happening. Yet when the smiles had pass
It began as an ordinary school day that was almost over when gunfire erupted this afternoon. The Broward County sheriff now says that 17 were killed in parkland, florida, about 20 miles northwest of fort lauderdale, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which is attended by about 3,000 students. A suspect was taken into custody. As you see here, a few miles from the scene this afternoon. Well have much more on him in just a moment. We have extensive coverage tonight, beginning with Manuel Bojorquez in parkland, florida. We do caution you some of the video youre about to see is graphic. Manny. Reporter thats right, jeff. And a Law Enforcement source tells cbs news the gunman appears to have pulled the schools fire alarm to create chaos, and then began firing. Those who could, ran, hiding in classrooms, even closets, while the shooting continued. gunfire reporter justs the school day was ending, the shooting started. This cell phone video captured the gunfire and the screams of the Hi
Loved ones. This morning, what were learning about the victims and the hero teachers and football coach. The suspect now in custody after slipping out of the school blending in with evacuating students. This morning, new details about his past, the disturbing social media posts. Why he was expelled and what he said before the shooting about valentines day. Now another American Community devastated, mourning the victims of this latest shooting. We are live on the scene with the survivors of the massacre and the match teacher who helped keep his students safe right here on gma. Good morning, america. As you can imagine, it is a challenging, difficult morning. George is on the scene in florida, where another community is in disbelief shocked by devastating violence. This time at that Florida High School on valentines day. This image, one that has become all too familiar. Students evacuating with hands up and the suspect in that deadly shooting is in custody. New images this morning showin
Sandy hook in 2012. Im iain page. Parents holding their kids tighter tonight and question ris this keep happening . Heres what w. Police have identified the gunman 19yearold Nikolaus Cruz opened fire just before school was let out. He then walk into the building and pulled t alarm before shooting a dozen students and adults two the ohs were killed outside died on the street. Two more died at the hospital. Officers caught u about an hourr he left the scene. Fox 29s Chris Oconnell is on to and joins us live in our Operations Center tonight. Chris . Reporter in act act of pure evil that is how floridaing todays mass shooting in Broward County. Now School Shootings ever. No parent should have to send their kids to school and have them not return. Went from the thirdcond floor. Third to the second floor. He may have a gas mask on dismissal time when the gunshots start outside Marjorie Stoneman douglas high school. B. People were dead in the halls. Report roar valentines day balloons popping
The violence has to stop we cannot lose another child to violence in a school. This as more information about cruz comes to life. The Antidefamation League tell you us that they have information that links him to a white supremacist group. Its a daunting task and they worked tirelessly. The fbi addressed a report they received last year about an alarming comment on youtube. The comment simply said im going to be a professional school shooter. And we get a look at the 17 victims like vicky and her brother survived. 14yearold martin was killed and his brother miguel made it out alive. Chris hickson the schoolage let ecdirector is among the dead and stories of heroism. Scott beagle was in front of a door a classroom and died shielding his students. He blocked the door and it was open you will the time and i dont know how it was alive. Football coach aaron feis he made sure he protected everyone else. What do you hear . I heard he used his body to shield three females to shield them. A lot