Watch President Trump address the nation after the mass shooting that took place this week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
âWe comfort the grieving and the wounded and we hurt for the entire community in Parkland, Florida,” Trump said in his first appearance since suspected gunman Nikolas Cruz opened fire at the local high school; killing 17 and injuring many more.
âWe are committed to working with state and local leaders to help secure our schools and tackle the difficult issue of mental health,” said the President.
Watch the President’s remarks below:
BREAKING: Reports of âACTIVE SHOOTERâ at Florida High School, Gunman 'Still At Large'
Law enforcement in Broward County, Florida are responding to what appears to be an âactive shooterâ 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 Sheriffâs Department confirmed the incident on social media, saying âthere are reports of victimsâ at the local school and urging residents to âavoid the areaâ as officials rush to contain the situation.
â#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,â tweeted the Department.
âAvoid the area of Stoneman Douglas HS. #BSO is currently working a developing incident regarding a report of active shooter,â 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.