Transcript for Florida school shooting suspect bought firearm legally nearly a year ago, ATF says

At this time. Special agent in charge of ATF Peter for silly we'll speak about viral. Good afternoon. On behalf of the men and women from eight yes I want extend my condolences to the families of the victims. And to the people in the community and I also asked that keeping your thoughts and prayers the first responders who responded to the scene. A thirty plus years in law enforcement if they it was a difficult. On the firearm that was utilized in this event. Was purchased lawfully here in a state of Florida just short of a year ago by the individual with march this crime. We're here to help the Broward county sheriff's office follow up on any leads that may contain the fire on ready to Nelson. Again I ask people to respond to see as well as the families of the victims in your thoughts prayers. As we get through these difficult days.

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