Sunday, March 18, 2018

Sunday, the prime suspect in February 10th’s shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD) in Parkland, Florida, Nikolas Cruz was recommended, in September 2015, by school officials and School Resource Officer (SRO) Scot Peterson for involuntary commitment under Florida’s Baker Act.

Florida’s Baker Act allows law enforcement the ability to involuntarily commit an individual for a 3-day psychiatric observation when the individual is reasonably considered a danger to themselves or others by medical and/or psychological grounds.

These new released allegations, describe conversations with classmates recounting the desiring for a firearm and about purchasing one. Upon notification of the conversation, MSD councilors and administrators would involve SRO Peterson. SRO Peterson would ultimately would recommend using the Baker Act.

Cruz alleged to have cut his arm after a failed romantic relationship with another student. In documents Lynda Cruz, the adoptive mother, reported suspect Cruz punched holes through walls and was worried about his mental health after the failed relationship.

This disclosure of earlier psychological problems and law enforcement inaction caps a week of new tribulations surrounding the 7-minute assault which took the lives of 17 students and staff and an additional 18 injured. Suspect Cruz and SRO Peterson were under further scrutiny as police radio recordings with surveillance video were released chronicled SRO Peterson inactions with legal maneuvers attempting to prevent suspect Cruz from receiving capital punishment.

Contents

  • 1 Confusion amongst first responders
  • 2 Nikolas Cruz legal developments and imprisonment
  • 3 See Also
  • 4 Sources

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