of the aggravating factor nikolas cruz knowingly created a great risk of death to many persons, yes. we the jury unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first-degree murder of gina montalto was committed, yes. we the jury find the existence of the aggravating factor that the first-degree murder of gina montalto was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel, yes. we the jury unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first-degree murder of gina montalto was committed in a premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification. yes. reviewing the aggravating factors that we unanimously found to be established beyond a reasonable doubt, we the jury unanimously find that the aggravating factors are sufficient to warrant a possible sentence of death, yes. one or more individual jurors find that one or more mitigat
Senator Kamala Harris tweeted about victim football coach aaron feis. The 37yearold jumped in front of his students to protect them from the shooter and lost his life. Also killed was the schools collecting director, 49yearold christopher hixon, seen here, as well as a 35yearold teacher, scott beigel. The accused killer has reportedly confessed. Investigators pieced together exactly why and how this happened. Reporter Stephanie Ramos is in parkland, florida where the shooting took place. Reporter the former student, suspected of gunning down 17 people and injuring 15 others, steps into court for the first time this afternoon. Are you Nicholas Jacob cruz . Yes, maam. Reporter 19yearold nikolas cruz is facing 17 counts of premeditated murder. Youre going to be held without bond until further order of the court. Reporter police say cruz opened fire at his former high school, Marjory Stoneman douglas, in parkland, florida. It was about 2 00 p. M. When the gunshots started outside the schoo
Im dan ashley. Investigators answered some questions about the gunman, 19yearold nikolas cruz. Cruz made his First Court Appearance this morning, charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder. A judge denied him bail. Investigators say cruz took an uber to the school and went to an mcdonalds before he was arrested. A White Nationalist group today said cruz had done paramilitary drills with the organization. Tonight, thousands attended a vigil at parkland, florida, just one of a dozen or so planned to honor the victims. The victims include 14yearold Alex Schachter who won a state championship for playing trombone in the School Marching Band last year. His dad called him a sweetheart of a kid. 14yearold alaina petty was a Church Volunteer who helped the victims of Hurricane Irma last year. 15yearold luke hoyer was described by his cousin as an amazing individual with a contagious smile. Other students among the victims, 18yearold meadow pollack, 17yearold helena ramsey, 15yearold peter w
And team usa feeling agony on the slopes. Two top athletes missing medals but america seeing huge success on the rink. The young competitor making history with this move and adam rippon dazzling the crowd now in striking distance of a medal. Im adam rippon. Good morning, america. And we do say good morning, america. And what a week. Its good to have you back george, from florida where that community remembering the lives of those lost in the School Shooting. The community hit so hard. Surprised, even shocked by what happened and last night you saw them. Thousands coming together for those vigils. And then 17 balloons released. One for each of the victims. This morning, the accused gunman nikolas cruz is behind bars, he appeared shackled before a judge for the first time on thursday and were now learning more about those 17 victims, students and the adults who died trying to protect them. Abcs Victor Oquendo starts us off in parkland, florida. Good morning, victor. Reporter good morning
Tactics to scare off the thieves. Jackie. Reporter michelle and anne, were outside the hall of justice where a press conference just finished minutes ago. San francisco District Attorney George Gascon says that he wants to reduce the number of car breakins by 20 by the end of the year and he has a plan to do it. So he said a lot of these are organized crimes, which makes quick arrests nearly impossible because they happen so fast. To try to solve this epidemic, gascon presented a threepoint plan, first a 24 7 auto burglary web reporting system and phone tip line now in place. Next up, the d. A. s office is going to ask the San Francisco board of supervisors for 1 million to secure funding for an Auto Burglary Task force. And lastly, gascon wants to republish the register your camera program. He hopes it will reduce the number of breakins drastically. This is really a way for all of us to come together and to make sure that we end this problem this year. That its our goal and its a goal