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Hundreds of people attended a vigil for the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
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Students, friends, and family gathered to pray during a candlelight vigil for victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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People attended a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Wednesday shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla.
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People held up candles during a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Wednesday shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla.
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A woman cried during a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Wednesday shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla.
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Hundreds attended a vigil in Parkland, Fla.
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Attendees raised their candles at a vigil for the victims.
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Students comforted each other at a candlelight vigil.
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Nikolas Cruz, 19, has been charged with murder.
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Broward Sheriff Scott Israel (left), schools superintendent Robert Runcie (center), and Florida Governor Rick Scott (right).