Parkland School Shooting: What Happened To Survivors And Family Members of Victims?

Survivors and family members of the 2018 Parkland School Shooting unleashed their anger on the killer during a court session in Florida.

The families and survivors who wept profusely in court, have made calls to the Florida state government to change the state’s rules around death sentences.

According to them, Nikolas Cruz, who had murdered 17 people at the school should be granted a death sentence, rather than a life imprisonment as ruled by the judge, Elizabeth Scherer.

Cruz, now 24, faced 17 first degree murder charges and has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

What Happened At Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?

On February 14, 2018, Nikolas Cruz a former student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, had opened fire on students at the school, killing 17 and leaving 17 injured.

Cruz who was 19 at the time, took to his heels, leaving his weapon, AR-15-style semi-automatic behind.

Cruz had been arrested within the hour, and was found to have been exhibiting behavioural issues.

Footage from a surveillance camera was enough conviction that he had committed the crime.