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Florida school shooting: What we know about the victims

Victims of the Florida High School Mass Shooting
By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Feb 16, 2018

Authorities said 17 people died and more than a dozen others were injured Wednesday when a gunman opened fire on students and staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Several people remained hospitalized Thursday.

Here’s what we know about the victims so far:

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