"We do have suggestions that that individual may have leanings toward that particular ideology but we can`t say definitively," he said. Orlando nightclub massacre: Deadly shooting at Pulse gay bar Orlando nightclub massacre Pulse shooting survivor reacts to verdict in trial of gunman's widow A Florida jury deliberated for just over. Whether that`s a domestic terrorist or international one is something we will get to the bottom of," said Danny Banks, of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office, as per AFP.Īsked whether there was any reason to believe there was a connection to Islamic terrorism, FBI special agent Ron Harper said investigators would be looking into 'all angles'. "Anytime we have potentially dozens of victims in our communities, that I think we can qualify that as a terrorist activity. Media stage at Orange and Gore.Īt the same time, officials said that the incident was being investigated as a terrorist act. Please call the city's crisis hotline at 407.246.4357 /iJxdD3QAHGĮarlier the Orlando Police had warned people to stay away from the area. Pulse Shooting: If you have any information, call Hotline: 1-800-CALL FBI
In gunfire OPD officer shot: Kevlar helmet saved him /L51ynmRAfmĪnyone who was at Pulse nightclub and was a witness Please come to the Orlando Police HQ, 100 S. Pulse Shooting: The shooter inside the club is dead. If you know anyone who was or may have been at Pulse, contact Orlando Health June 12, 2016Īnd the official Twitter handle of Orlando Police posted the following: Our focus is on IDing victims, and contacting families.Īt this time, law enforcement is contacting family members. The current victim count is 50 casualties, and 53 hospitalized. Hotline set up for the victims loved ones and families to call: 40 in Pulse nightclub mass shooting OCSO FL News June 12, 2016 On the other hand, Orlando Health (A not-for-profit network of leading community hospitals, specialty hospitals and cancer center) tweeted saying. Meanwhile, a number - 407.246.4357 (city's crisis hotline) - was issued, which said that people could call on it if they were looking for a family member. Reports said that it was unclear whether all the victims were killed by the gunman or if some died in the ensuing shootout with police. However, police have yet to officially identify the gunman. Quoting law enforcement sources, US television networks named the shooter as Omar Mateen, who was born to Afghan parents in 1986 and lives in Port St Lucie, Florida, about two hours drive from Orlando.ĬBS News reported that Mateen has no apparent criminal history. Mayor Dyer: 50 dead in Pulse nightclub shooting. He also said that the attacker had an assault-type weapon and a handgun. "It appears he was organised and well-prepared," the chief added. Its board of trustees includes retired National Basketball Association player Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the four major North American team sports, and representatives from high-profile business and entertainment companies, such as the Virgin Group and Walt Disney World.Chief of Orlando Police, John Mina, said, "One of the worst mass shootings in our nation's history." The onePULSE Foundation will oversee the effort.
Various plans for the site have been discussed. In the parking lot, many also have left flowers, photos and other mementos to memorialize the victims. It is wrapped in brightly colored banners where scores of people have written notes of condolences. Since the massacre, the site has been closed to the public with a fence surrounding the club perimeter. Omar Mateen, a 29-year-old claiming allegiance to the Islamic State militant group, opened fire inside Pulse on Jbefore being killed by police after a three-hour standoff. For more news videos visit Yahoo View, available now on iOS and Android.