Florida Pulse gay club attacked in Orlando – multiple injuries – BBC News
News organizations are currently tracking the aftermath of a mass shooting event in Orlando. Current facts confirmed by legitimate news organizations:
– The attack was on a gay night club Pulse having a Latin night in Orlando, Florida. It occurred at 2:00 AM this morning.
– The shooter was killed by police
– There was a hostage situation (now resolved)
– As of ~11:00AM EST the Orlando mayor has confirmed at least 50 deaths with another 53 injured.
– The police have announced the gunman to be Omar Mateen. He was not on a terrorist watch list. He has not been confirmed to have any ties to external organizations.
– Police are calling this act terrorism. It has not been confirmed as foreign or domestic. The FBI are investigating.
– Current numbers show this to be the deadliest mass shooting in US history.
To quote NPR: “This is a developing story. Some things that get reported by the media will later turn out to be wrong.” So be wary of what you read and repeat.
Multiple injuries are reported in an attack on a gay nightclub in the Florida city of Orlando, where the attacker is said to have taken hostages.
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