Comparing Media

Parkland, Fla -  On Feb. 14, 2018, Parkland High School shooter was charged for 17 murders while injuring 14.

Different types of media battled over the full coverage of the Parkland High School shooting in order to get the best story.

Footage of the shooting taken by the students went viral and got over 1,358,515 views.

ABC television news reporters informed the public about the tragic incident that occurred on Feb. 14, 2018. The television story lasted 5 minutes, 47 seconds and included footage of students evacuating the high school and the shooter being taken into custody.

The National Public Radio station discussed the latest update regarding Parkland High School shooting.

The podcast about the horrible high school shooting lasted for 4 minutes, 9 seconds.

Mary Louise Kelly, National Public Radio station host talked with Parkland Mayor Christine Hunschofsky about what’s happening at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

“I’m right in the middle of the area here. I can see all the EMS out here. I heard the police are still inside the school, and they are doing the final sweep now to make sure they got all the students out,” said Hunschofsky.

Correspondents were surrounding the perimeter of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to report any updates on the situation.

These interviews drew an image of the scene in the listener’s mind to better allow the listener grasp the importance and severity of the tragic situation.

Social media websites such as Twitter questioned the laws on gun restrictions and why the government wasn't doing enough to prevent mass shootings.

Unlike print or broadcast coverage, Twitter gives the public the opportunity to express their feelings and make remarks in less than 140 characters.

“I’m calling on Sen. Rubio to return $4,950 in NRA contributions. We deserve leaders who will stand up to the gun lobby and prioritize protecting out children and keeping out community safe,” said David Hogg, survivor of Parkland High School shooting.

People using Twitter didn’t hold back on what they thought and gave their opinion while television and newspaper stories weren’t allowed to include their opinions.

Through each medium you can tell the difference in the Parkland High School shooting story.

ABC news presented the best full coverage of the story because the reporting was focused on the details and facts.