Florida suspect took part in white nationalist militia, leader says

(Reuters) – The 19-year-old man suspected of killing at least 17 people at a Florida high school, had participated in paramilitary training with a white nationalist militia, the Republic of Florida’s leader said on Thursday.

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“He had some involvement with the Clearwater Republic of Florida cell at some point,” Jordan Jereb said in a telephone interview about the suspected shooter, Nikolas Cruz.

(Reporting by Jon HerskovitzEditing by Jonathan Oatis)