The authorities also received documentation to support the preceding tips; Cruz reportedly cut himself after the end of a relationship, wrote ‘kill’ in a notebook, and even expressed his desire to secure a gun. Nevertheless, officials did nothing to act upon any of the recommendations and tips, hence the conservative outrage.
What Do Americans Think of the Latest Intel Regarding Cruz?
The foregoing intel regarding Cruz has only heightened the mounting controversy surrounding the Parkland, Florida high school shooting. Some Americans still maintain that stronger gun control measures are appropriate, whilst others wonder why so many authorities and officials failed to act upon the plethora of reports and tips regarding Nikolas Cruz.
Readers of The Hill also weighed in with their thoughts and opinions in the comments section of the report:
