Law enforcement in Broward County, Florida are responding to what appears to be an “active shooter” at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida; with police and SWAT teams descending on the scene as local students are evacuated.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the incident on social media, saying “there are reports of victims” at the local school and urging residents to “avoid the area” as officials rush to contain the situation.
“#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,” tweeted the Department.
“Avoid the area of Stoneman Douglas HS. #BSO is currently working a developing incident regarding a report of active shooter,” the statement adds. “Shooter still at large.”
#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
Avoid the area of Stoneman Douglas HS. #BSO is currently working a developing incident regarding a report of active shooter.
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) February 14, 2018
Follow @browardsheriff for latest info on the #stonemanshooting. Shooter still at large.
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) February 14, 2018
More information as it develops.
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