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FBI says it failed to properly investigate tip on teen accused in deadly Florida school shooting

PARKLAND, Fla. - A person close to the teenager accused of killing 17 people at a South Florida high school this week called FBI officials in early January to report concerns about the teen, but the agency failed to properly investigate the warning, the FBI said Friday.

The agency said proper "protocols were not followed" in investigating Nikolas Cruz, who authorities say has confessed to stalking the high school's hallways, gunning down students and teachers.

"I am committed to getting to the bottom of what happened in this particular matter, as well as reviewing our processes for responding to information that we receive from the public. It's up to all Americans to be vigilant, and when members of

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