The teenage gunman who stormed the hallways of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, killing 17 people, had swastikas etched into his AR-15 bullet magazines, CBS reported. Cruz is facing 17 counts of premeditated murder.
CBS’ source — a law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation into the shooting — also said that Cruz had 180 rounds of ammunition left when he fled the scene. Police responders found Cruz trying to pass as a student escaping from the high school.
Cruz reportedly fired 150 rounds during the shooting.
Police still do not have a motive for the shooting or why Cruz stopped when he still had bullets left.
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Cruz Etched Swastikas Onto His AR-15 Assault Magazines