Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Florida Shooter Nikolas Cruz Reports say prosecutors announced the decision in court filings on Tuesday after Cruz's indictment by a Broward County grand jury last week. Cruz, who killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, was indicted on: • 17 counts of premeditated murder in the first degree
• 17counts of attempted murder in the first degree CNN reported that prosecutors requested certain provisions in case Cruz's defense team brings in documentation about his mental health.
