Anthony Rizzo leaves Cubs spring training for Florida after mass shooting at alma mater

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MESA, Ariz. — Anthony Rizzo departed Cubs camp to be with his community in the wake of the mass shooting Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas is Rizzo's alma mater, and he tweeted out a message of support, voicing an opinion in line with many who are demanding action in the aftermath of yet another tragic instance of gun violence in the United States.

According to ESPN, Rizzo played football at Marjory Stoneman Douglas for coach Aaron Feis, one of the 17 people killed Wednesday. Another one of those killed was a relative of Rizzo's agent.

Rizzo, well known in Chicago for his foundation and charitable efforts, recently donated $150,000 for new lights on the baseball field that bears his name at the school.

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