These are becoming all too common.
In news just out, it was reported that another school shooting has taken place.
This time at Parkland High School in Parkland Florida.
There is at least 14 "victims", though it is not clear how many of those have died. It was reported that at least some of them have.
The shooter is said to be a former student, but the details are still fuzzy at this time.
Parts from the release can be seen here:
A shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, involved "at least 14 victims" and many were feared dead, officials said Wednesday, adding that the suspect -- believed to be a former student -- was in custody.
The shooting suspect was identified as Nicholas Cruz, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said the suspect was taken into custody "without incident" and was "not a current student" at the school.
The high school scene was still being cleared, he added, to ensure no other threat remains. Parkland is about 50 miles north of Miami.
Some comments coming out so far on the tragedy:
"It's catastrophic. There really are no words." - Sheriff Israel
Florida Sen. Bill Nelson told Fox News, "It's a bad day."
"I have already said my prayers to give them comfort, but this is a tough time," Nelson said. "We say 'enough is enough,' but it happens again."
Senator Marco Rubio echoed that sentiment on Twitter saying, "Today is that terrible day you pray never comes."
Parkland is located about 50 miles north of Miami.
The President and others have weighed in as well, saying:
"My prayers and condolences to the families of the victims. No child, teacher, or anyone else should ever feel unsafe in an American school."
The full release can be seen here:
As news continues to come out, it appears there are reports of at least 20 victims now.
At least 15 are said be dead.
Sad sad day indeed.
I'm not sure what the solution to these kinds of problems is, but it's a sad and terrible day for our country.