Stoneman Douglas High School shooting

The Stoneman Douglas High School shooting occurred on February 14, 2018, in Parkland, Florida, when a former student opened fire inside the school, killing 17 students and staff members and injuring many others. The incident was one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history and sparked widespread debate over gun laws, school safety, and mental health. It prompted student-led activism and calls for policy changes to prevent such tragedies in the future. The shooter was armed with semi-automatic rifles, and the event highlighted significant issues around firearm accessibility and security in schools.