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Parkland's 1200 Building Demolition Begins After Six Years

Families and community members have mixed emotions as the site of the 2018 mass shooting is dismantled.

  • The demolition of the 1200 building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School starts Thursday.
  • The building has remained untouched since the 2018 shooting that claimed 17 lives.
  • Victims' families have differing views on the demolition, with some advocating for its removal and others for preservation.
  • Tours of the building highlighted the need for improved school safety measures.
  • The future use of the site remains undecided, with suggestions ranging from a memorial to a recreational space.
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