The couple who took in Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz after the death of his adoptive mother have finally spoken out.

In her words, Kimberly Snead told the South Florida Sun Sentinel that she was shocked to have the shooter living under her roof with no idea of what he was planning..

Kimberly and her husband, James Snead have said they did not notice anything unusual about the 19-year-old’s behaviour ahead of the Valentine's Day massacre.