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Vanderbilt Television News Archive - Guns in America: Parkland (2018)

A selection of news reports, interviews, and investigations on the topic of gun control or gun violence in relation to US Presidential elections.

TV News coverage of Parkland High School shooting (February 14, 2018)

  Record Number Title Network Date Summary (generated with ChatGPT -- may be innaccurate)
  1120933 Florida / School Shooting ABC 2/14/2018 A deadly school shooting rampage in Parkland, Florida, leaves at least 17 dead, with the gunman in custody and identified as 19-year-old Nicolas Cruz, a former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, armed with an AR 15 rifle and a lot of ammunition.
  1120938 Florida / Parkland School Shooting / Cullen Interview / A Discussion CNN 2/14/2018 News report discussing the tragic mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people died and the issue of inaction and lack of mental health screening for teen depression in preventing school shootings.
  1120927 Florida / School Shooting ABC 2/14/2018 A special edition of ABC World News Tonight reports on the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where at least 17 people were killed and the suspect, former student Nicolas Cruz, was taken into custody.
 

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Tragic Shooting at Parkland High FNC 2/14/2018 Report at 5:00 pm with limited details about the shooting in Parkland, north of Miami, Florida. Reports given of multiple casualties, but details are still forthcoming.
  1507133 16 Dead in Florida Shooting FNC 2/14/2018 School superintendent says multiple fatalities at Parkland. Video interviews with students who witnessed the shooting. Video interview with Florida Senator Bill Nelson (D).
  1507134 Tragic Shooting Leaves 17 Dead FNC 2/14/2018 Press conference with law enforcement on the Parkland school shooting. Sheriff Scott Israel reports that 17 victims have died, others are in the hospital undergoing surgery.
  1507139 Tragic Shooting at Florida High School FNC 2/14/2018 Fox News Phil Keating reports from Parkland on the current status of the scene of the mass shooting. Press conference with medical staff from the hospitals that treated the 17 victims.
  1120952 Florida / School Shooting / Trump / Gun Control / Runcie Interview CNN 2/15/2018 President Trump addresses the nation about the Parkland shooting, emphasizing the need for better mental health tracking to prevent future tragedies, but avoids discussing gun control.
  1120943 Florida / School Shooting ABC 2/15/2018 Investigation reveals that the semi-automatic assault rifle used in the Parkland mass shooting was purchased legally in Florida, raising questions about how the shooter was able to obtain the weapon despite showing signs of being troubled.
  1120954 Florida / School Shooting / Politicians / The Students CNN 2/15/2018 The news report discusses the reactions of politicians, specifically Senator Marco Rubio, to mass shootings and their reluctance to address gun control measures.
  1507109 President Trump Urges Love Over Hate FNC 2/15/2018 Multiple reports in the aftermath of the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Reports on demands for mental health legislation along with gun control.
  1507120 Accused Florida Shooter Makes Court Appearance FNC 2/15/2018 Report from Ed Henry with additional details from the mass shooting, including court scenes of the suspected shooter, recounts from survivors, and stories of bravery during the shooting.
  1120982 Florida / School Shooting ABC 2/16/2018 Broward County Sheriff pays homage to the victims of the Parkland mass shooting, honoring their memory and offering condolences to their families.
  1120973 Florida / School Shooting ABC 2/16/2018 The FBI admits to receiving warnings about the Parkland shooter weeks before the massacre, including information about his desire to kill and access to guns, as new surveillance video shows him attempting to blend in with students after the attack.
  1211765 Florida / FBI / Marco Rubio / Mayor CNN 2/17/2018 Outrage and demands for change in Florida following the school massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, with emotional survivors speaking out and President Trump offering condolences and support.
  1211774 Florida / Jared Kushner / FBI / Trumps CNN 2/17/2018 White House chief of staff John Kelly issues crackdown on security clearance protocol, prompting Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy to introduce bill for tighter White House security clearance rules in response to dozens of staffers lacking long-term clearance, including Jared Kushner.
  1120995 Florida / School Shooting ABC 2/17/2018 Lawyers for Parkland shooting suspect offer guilty plea in exchange for life in prison, while prosecutor insists on death penalty in case with missed red flags and warning signs of impending violence.
  1211854 Florida / Rick Scott / National Rifle Association / NRA CNN 2/18/2018 Republican donor calls for ban on assault weapons in response to Parkland shooting, urges fellow donors to join movement for gun control.
  1121022 Florida / School Shooting ABC 2/18/2018 New details emerge about alleged Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz, including a video of him fighting and insights from the couple who took him in after his mother's death.
  1121062 Florida / School Shooting NBC 2/18/2018 The news report discusses the troubled past of Nicholas Cruz, the Parkland shooter, and raises questions about whether more could have been done to prevent the tragedy.
  1121047 Florida / School Shooting / Trump ABC 2/19/2018 News report detailing the preliminary hearing of Parkland shooter Nicolas Cruz, including information about his past behavior, the family that took him in, and his access to guns.
  1121043 Florida / School Shooting / Wind Interview CNN 2/19/2018 Two more students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were buried, while the couple who took in the shooter after his adoptive mother died spoke out about their reaction, revealing missed red flags in the shooter's history of disturbing behavior and gun purchases.
  1121041 Florida / School Shooting / Kelly Interview CNN 2/19/2018 News report discusses ongoing funerals in Parkland, Florida after school shooting, President supports efforts to improve federal background check system, students turning grief into activism on gun control, retired astronaut Captain Mark Kelly comments on potential improvements.
  1121131 Florida / School Shooting / The Students & Conspiracy Theories / Hogg Interview CNN 2/20/2018 Four more funerals held for students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, including hero Peter Wang, as conspiracy theories about crisis actors surface amidst calls for gun control.
  1121114 Florida / School Shooting / Trump / Guns ABC 2/20/2018 President Trump takes action on guns following the Parkland mass shooting, considering age limits for AR-15 buyers and expressing support for banning bump stocks.
  1121129 Florida / School Shooting / Gun Vote CNN 2/20/2018 Survivors of the Parkland school shooting express disappointment and frustration as the Florida state house rejects a ban on AR-15 style weapons and large capacity magazines.
  1121139 Florida / School Shooting / White House Meeting / Guns ABC 2/21/2018 Families of Parkland shooting victims and survivors from other school shootings plead with President Trump for action to prevent further tragedies, emphasizing the need for common sense gun control measures to protect children in schools.
  1121154 Florida / School Shooting / Town Hall / Murphy, Whitney Interviews CNN 2/21/2018 Senator Chris Murphy discusses the need for stronger gun laws and the ineffectiveness of arming teachers in response to the mass shooting in Parkland.
  1212207 Florida / Nikolas Cruz / Greg Pittman / Lauren Noyola NBC 2/22/2018 Sheriff in Florida reveals that armed police officer at Parkland High School never entered the school during the mass shooting, leading to calls for action and controversy over arming teachers for school safety.
  1121171 Florida / School Shooting / Trump / Friedman Interview CNN 2/22/2018 President Trump responds to the Parkland shooting by considering arming teachers and expressing reluctance to challenge the NRA.
  1121177 Florida / School Shooting / Rubio / A Discussion CNN 2/22/2018 Florida Senator Marco Rubio faced pressure from an emotional audience at a CNN town hall, showing new openness to more restrictive gun measures such as raising the minimum age for buying a rifle and limiting large capacity magazines, despite his past support from the NRA.
  1121157 Florida / School Shooting / Trump / Guns ABC 2/22/2018 President Trump suggests arming trained teachers in response to school shootings, sparking controversy and debate.
  1121173 Florida / School Shooting / Trump, teachers & Guns / A Discussion CNN 2/22/2018 Broward County deputy resigns after allegedly failing to act during Parkland shooting, sparking debate on arming teachers.
  1121202 Florida / School Shooting / Trump / Guns ABC 2/23/2018 President Trump doubles down on arming teachers as a solution to school shootings, arguing that teachers love their students more than school guards do.
  1123066 Florida / School Shooting / Teacher Interview CNN 2/23/2018 News report reveals multiple law enforcement officers, including Deputy Scott Peterson, failed to act during the Parkland shooting, leading to criticism and calls for accountability.
  1212279 Florida / Paul Ryan / Mitch McConnell / Brian Mast NBC 2/23/2018 Companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise are cutting ties with the NRA in response to the Parkland shooting, sparking a boycott movement on both sides of the gun control debate.
  1123074 Florida / School Shooting / Two Trumps / Guns / Mast Interview CNN 2/23/2018 President Trump initially suggested raising the minimum age for rifle sales in response to the Parkland tragedy, but later shifted focus to hardening schools and arming trained individuals, potentially indicating a change in stance towards the NRA.
  1121226 Florida / School Shooting / NRA ABC 2/24/2018 Broward County Sheriff's Office investigating reports of deputies hesitating to take action during Parkland mass shooting, including school resource officer Scott Peterson who resigned after failing to confront the shooter.
  1121269 Florida / School Shooting / Guns ABC 2/25/2018 President Trump and the NRA at odds over age restrictions and banning bump stocks in the wake of the Parkland school shooting, with Congress facing uncertainty on meaningful gun reform.
  1121312 Florida / School Shooting / Trump & Guns / Mast Interview CNN 2/26/2018 A news report discusses the bravery of first responders and the President's stance on the National Rifle Association in response to the Parkland mass shooting.
  1121316 Florida / School Shooting / Hoggs Interview CNN 2/26/2018 President Trump appears to be backing away from raising the minimum age for rifle purchases in the wake of the Parkland shooting, while First Lady Melania Trump is praised for her efforts on cyberbullying despite criticism from Parkland shooting survivor Lauren Hogg.
  1121297 Florida / School Shooting / Guns ABC 2/26/2018 President Trump expresses willingness to confront school shooter without a weapon, discusses NRA pressure and potential gun control measures with governors.