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oberliner

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Mon Jun 20, 2016, 11:15 AM Jun 2016

OM: I pledge allegiance to (omitted) may God protect him (in Arabic), on behalf of (omitted). [View all]

This is from what they released of the transcript:

Orlando Police Dispatcher (OD)
Shooter (OM)

OD: Emergency 911, this is being recorded.
OM: In the name of God the Merciful, the beneficial (in Arabic)
OD: What?
OM: Praise be to God, and prayers as well as peace be upon the prophet of God (in Arabic). I let you know, I’m in Orlando and I did the shootings.
OD: What’s your name?
OM: My name is I pledge of allegiance to (omitted).
OD: Ok, What’s your name?
OM: I pledge allegiance to (omitted) may God protect him (in Arabic), on behalf of (omitted).
OD: Alright, where are you at?
OM: In Orlando.
OD: Where in Orlando?
[End of call.]

https://www.fbi.gov/tampa/press-releases/2016/investigative-update-regarding-pulse-nightclub-shooting

"I pledge allegiance to (omitted)?"

Seriously?

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