Lewis Brinson grew up playing baseball only minutes from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
And even now as a pro, the Marlins’ 23-year old outfielder still works out at a park across the street from the school.
So for Brinson, the unspeakable tragedy that occurred Wednesday afternoon hit very close to home.
Nikolas Cruz, the suspect, was booked into Broward County Main Jail Thursday morning. He is charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder.
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