The long-awaited destruction of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's 1200 building is scheduled to take place after the end of the school year.
The school building in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were fatally shot in a 2018 massacre will be demolished next summer, officials said Thursday.
“We understand the urgency of this matter, but it is essential to prioritize safety above all else,” the school board said. “In preparation for the demolition, crews will clean and clear the building, adhering to state and the Environmental Protection Agency’s landfill disposal regulations.” Members of the community have been calling for its demolition for years, but prosecutors said they needed to preserve it for the murder trial of the shooter.
One parent who lost his son in the shooting said on X: “It’s been very painful driving by the site of the Parkland school shooting for the last 5 1/2 years knowing that's where Alex took his last breath. I look forward to the day when there will be a beautiful memorial in its place commemorating the 17 beautiful people murdered Valentine’s Day 2018.”
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