Islamic State: Orlando shooter soldier 'of the caliphate in America' [View all]
Source: USA Today
The Islamic State appeared to claim responsibility for the shooting in Orlando that killed at least 50 people, saying in a radio broadcast Monday that "one of the soldiers of the caliphate in America" carried out the attack at a gay nightclub in Florida.
While American-born Omar Mateen, 29, from Fort Pierce, Fla., pledged his allegiance to the Islamic State in a 911 call shortly before the assault, police say it is not yet known whether he had any direct contact or support from the extremist group. Mateen was born in New York, but was of Afghan descent.
The radio broadcast was published on social media
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