A reenactment of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that left 17 dead is scheduled for Friday. It is being done as part of lawsuit the victims' families have against former Deputy Scot Peterson.
Peterson says he didn’t hear all the shots and couldn’t pinpoint where they were coming from because of echoes. He got within feet of the building’s door and drew his gun, but then backed away and stood next to an adjoining building for 40 minutes, making radio calls.
David Brill, the families’ attorney leading the reenactment, did not return calls and emails seeking comment. Peterson’s attorney, Michael Piper, declined comment. Peterson, who didn’t testify at his criminal trial, has insisted he would have charged into the building if he knew that’s where the shooter was.
“Are they really loud like you would expect a gunshot to be or, because the building is sealed up, not loud?” Maher said. “That’s probably what they are going to be able to get out of the reconstruction.” Parkland sent warnings to residents so they won’t panic if they hear the gunshots and to help them prepare mentally. Eagles’ Haven, a community wellness center opened after the shooting, is planning several programs Friday including yoga, tai chi, a drum circle and meditation along with food so people can talk.
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