Posted on Sep 22, 2023
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School building of 2018 Parkland shooting to be demolished
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The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School building where 17 people were killed in 2018 will be demolished, the Broward County School Board announced Thursday.
The long awaited destruction of the 1200 building is "scheduled to take place in the summer of 2024, immediately following the conclusion of the 2023/24 school year," the school board said.
The board said they reached the decision "in consultation with health and safety experts, and out of concern for the well-being of students and staff on campus." Crews will clean and clear the building before destroying it.
"We are thankful to the students, parents and staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as well as the Parkland community for their patience and understanding," the board's announcement said.
The building had remained largely untouched for five years after the shooting. During the trial of the shooter last year it was used as evidence — as jurors took a tour of the blood stained hallways.
It was also used as evidence in a civil suit against former school resource officer Scot Peterson.
The long awaited destruction of the 1200 building is "scheduled to take place in the summer of 2024, immediately following the conclusion of the 2023/24 school year," the school board said.
The board said they reached the decision "in consultation with health and safety experts, and out of concern for the well-being of students and staff on campus." Crews will clean and clear the building before destroying it.
"We are thankful to the students, parents and staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as well as the Parkland community for their patience and understanding," the board's announcement said.
The building had remained largely untouched for five years after the shooting. During the trial of the shooter last year it was used as evidence — as jurors took a tour of the blood stained hallways.
It was also used as evidence in a civil suit against former school resource officer Scot Peterson.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School building of 2018 Parkland shooting to be demolished
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Destroy the building so no one will ever be reminded of the tragedy -- then make a point of constantly reminding everyone about the same tragedy.
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SGT Aaron Atwood
This will do absolutely nothing to quell any conspiracy theorists on the incident. Sandy Hook was the same exact way only they demolished the school much sooner. However, apparently in that part of Newtown it's common practice to demolish and replace buildings more or less at the whim of a stereotypical HOA personality of a resident.
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