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Zack King, left, comforts friend Mychal Bradley in front of 17 angels representing those who died in Wednesday’s shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, in Parkland, Fla. The teenager accused of using a semi-automatic rifle to kill more than a dozen people and injuring others at a Florida high school confessed to carrying out one of the nation’s deadliest school shootings and concealing extra ammunition in his backpack, according to a sheriff’s department report released Thursday. (Taimy Alvarez/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) Educational institutions are supposed to be a safe haven for your kids, but after another school shooting in the united states, some parents are increasingly worried their children’s safety. Nikolas Cruz, 19, was charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder for opening fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida Wednesday. Cruz appeared in court Thursday afternoon and was ordered held without bail. He was wearing an orange jumpsuit with his hands cuffed at his waist during the Thursday afternoon hearing. His attorney did not contest the order and had her arm around Cruz during the brief court appearance. Collier County Public Schools announced Wednesday night they’d increase patrol on campuses across the county, including in private and charter schools. Just last week, Collier County had an incident of their own at Barron Collier High School where a child put out a “Hit list” on social media. He was expelled. Most parents we spoke to expressed fear, but some say we need to explain to our kids better the difference between right and wrong. In Lee County, the sheriff’s office reiterated their safety plan with the school district. Parents concerned for children’s safety Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.