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Showing Original Post only (View all)Orlando gay nightclub shooting: 50 killed, suspect is Omar Mateen [View all]
Last edited Sun Jun 12, 2016, 04:02 PM - Edit history (4)
Source: BBC
Fifty people are now known to have died in a shooting in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, the city's mayor Buddy Dyer has said.
The gunman, named by officials as Omar Mateen, was killed after taking hostages at the Pulse club.
President Barack Obama said Americans were united in grief, outrage and "resolve to defend our people" after "an act of terror and an act of hate".
The attack is the worst mass shooting in recent US history.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-36512308
Florida Pulse gay club attacked in Orlando - at least 20 dead
At least 20 people have been killed and at least 42 injured after a shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, police say.
Orlando Police said officers entered the Pulse Club about three hours after the shooting unfolded - and killed the attacker, who had taken hostages.
They called it an act of terrorism, but said they did not yet know if it was domestic or international.
Relatives have been gathering at local hospitals desperate for news.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/36510272?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central
At least 20 people have been killed and at least 42 injured after a shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, police say.
Orlando Police said officers entered the Pulse Club about three hours after the shooting unfolded - and killed the attacker, who had taken hostages.
They called it an act of terrorism, but said they did not yet know if it was domestic or international.
Relatives have been gathering at local hospitals desperate for news.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/36510272?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central
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Orlando gay nightclub shooting: 50 killed, suspect is Omar Mateen [View all]
MowCowWhoHow III
Jun 2016
OP
Young lady singer, Christina Grimmie, killed during concert Friday night in Orlando.
Manifestor_of_Light
Jun 2016
#205
24/7 live from the networks Moscow offices. fox needs more '24/7 free TV' in America
Sunlei
Jun 2016
#10
sucks that the only 'free' 24/7 live news for Americans is putins Russia(in english) TV.
Sunlei
Jun 2016
#131
Fuck RT....coverage from country that is currently outlawing being gay and persecuting gays? nt
msanthrope
Jun 2016
#82
Apparently the police on scanner are asking for an Arabic translator.
Station to Station
Jun 2016
#7
It's not out of the question and the FBI seem to think it's possible
Station to Station
Jun 2016
#95
name reported as, Omar Mateen an American. His father stated on news he was anti-gay.
Sunlei
Jun 2016
#134
shit! I really hope the shooter does not turn out to be an Islamic terrorist. I realize
ellenrr
Jun 2016
#47
I'm not sure if it's a coincidence that Christina Grimmie was assassinated just two days earlier
ck4829
Jun 2016
#58
Your link does not state that. No mention of a suspect's name . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#84
No. And Americans need to grow a spine like the French they despise. Je Suis Charlie. . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#86
No, nothing meaningful was done when 20 1st graders where shot to death in school.
Cobalt Violet
Jun 2016
#81
it is shamefull how quickly that horrific massacre was forgotten by Idiot America.
TimeToEvolve
Jun 2016
#114
the point is that an unemployed, socially isolated, chronically depressed,
Angel Martin
Jun 2016
#216
On a day when we're mourning the death of Jo Cox you decide to make political capital. Shame on you
Bad Dog
Jun 2016
#217
Time to crack down on guns. Register all guns and guns owners. Require automobile level insurance.
onehandle
Jun 2016
#83
Yes, there are countless examples of women shooting up nightclubs with abortions
Orrex
Jun 2016
#156
I have a Pulse. Je suis Charlie. Boston Strong. Remain Calm and Carry On. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#91
NBC: Shooter's father: "he got angry last week when he saw two men kissing"
brooklynite
Jun 2016
#112
Omar Mateen legally purchased a handgun and a long gun within the last few days
RogerM
Jun 2016
#193