Scott J. Beigel, 35, was killed on February 14, 2018, during the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. A geography teacher and cross-country coach, Beigel unlocked his classroom door to let students take refuge and was fatally shot while securing the door to protect them. The shooter, Nikolas Cruz, a former student, was arrested soon after and charged with multiple counts in connection with the attack.

Beigel has been remembered for his selfless actions that day. His family helped establish the Scott J. Beigel Memorial Fund to support underprivileged children and summer camp opportunities in keeping with his work with youth. Civil lawsuits were filed by families of victims against entities including the school district and law enforcement alleging negligence related to the shooting.