Out max and tom, and your families, and the other families of the tragedies for attending here, and for just your unbelievable dedication turning your tragedy into, hopefully, some positive action that can prevent tragedies for other families. It is just remarkable what so many of the families have done in reaction to so many of these tragedies, which really dates back to about 1998 is where we really had sort of the first directed attack. I know in your testimony, were talking about 710 shootings since columbine in 1999. In columbine, 13 people were killed 12 students, one teacher. 20 more were injured. Sandy hook in 2012. 26 killed. Two were injured. Parkland, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 17 killed and 17 injured. The death and casualty toll was simply unbelievable, quite honestly. I grew up in the 50s and 60s. We were concerned about the nuclear holocaust. We would hold drills, and talk under our desks. We never had to worry about someone entering our school and opening
The title of this hearing is examining state and federal recommendations for enhancing School Safety against targeted violence. First of all, i want to welcome everybody to the hearing room. I certainly want to thank our eyewitnesses for taking the time, for your testimony, and in particular, i want to shout out max and tom, and your families, and the other families of the tragedies for attending here, and for just your unbelievable dedication turning your tragedy into, hopefully, some positive action that can prevent tragedies for other families. It is just remarkable what so many of the families have done in reaction to so many of these tragedies, which really dates back to about 1998 is where we really had sort of the first directed attack. I know in your testimony, were talking about 710 shootings since columbine in 1999. In columbine, 13 people were killed 12 students, one teacher. 20 more were injured. Sandy hook in 2012. 26 killed. Two were injured. Parkland, at Marjory Stoneman
Actor. I liked the action and the way they looked. The most anticipated movie of the years. Its brought both excitement and tears. Black panther making major waves at the box office. Here at home a group every local kids able to see the movie free thanks to parks and recreation. Its saturday, february 17th, 2018. How are you . Doing well. How are you . Good. I mean this sweater crazy but a lot of exciting things taking place this weekend. Big movie, black panther. A lost folks excited about that but we have snow. Utoh. Ssnow. Ultimate doppler showing that you system off to the south and west of us around arkansas, missouri, its going to make a bee line right toward the Delaware Valley in fact you can see Winter Weather advisories posted for interior south jersey all of southeastern pennsylvania. Were watching out for a wet snow. Temperatures will be marginal. So some of that snow will accumulate. Then wash away. But heres the bottom line. Main timing 5 00 p. M. To about shortly after m
Getting out . I thought i was done. So much screaming. I can hear it all over again. Shots right by me. New details emerging of how the terrifying rampage unfolded. One student saying he encountered the shooter loading up his weapon just before the attack began. He said, you better get out of here. Things are going to get messy. Cruz is being held without bail, charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder. Hes sad. Hes mournful. Hes remorseful. He is fully aware of what is going on, and hes just a broken human being. Authorities say 19yearold nicholkolas cruz was heavily ar with a bullet proof vest, loads of ammunition and a powerful ar 15 bought legally a year ago and hidden in a rifle case. We are committed to working with state and local leaders to help secure our schools and tackle the difficult issue of Mental Health. Some critics say missing the mark. The one word he didnt use that caught peoples attention. After last year, revoking obamaera regulations to make it harder for som
Where we need to step back and count our blessings. We are children. You guys are the adults. You can say thoughts and prayers. What we need more than that is action. What is unfathomable is jamie took a bullet and is dead. I dont know what to do next. We want to welcome our viewers in the United States and around the world. This is new day. Silt friday, february 16th. John berman is in new york. Chris is off. Im here in florida. Thousands of people gathered last night by candlelight vigil to remember the 17 students and teachers who were killed on wednesday behind me at the structure that you can see there in the darkness. Thats Marjory Stoneman douglas high school. We know their identities and so much more about them. We will give you a glimpse into their lives and those lost. Among those killed, 14yearold alaina petty. She volunteered to clean up after the hurricane. She was part of helping hands at her church. Nicholas dworet would have attended the university of indianapolis in th