What We Know
- About 50 people were killed and 53 were injured after a gunman opened fire inside a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., at about 2 a.m. on Sunday, the police said.
- Federal officials identified the gunman as Omar Mateen, an American citizen living in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
- The gunman was organized and well-prepared and was found dead inside the club, the police said.
- Police have classified the attack as a “terror incident.”
What We Don’t Know
- Whether the attacker was linked to any wider organization. Federal law enforcement officials are investigating a terrorism connection.
ORLANDO, Fla. (CBSNewYork/AP) — A gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun took hostages and opened fire inside a crowded Florida nightclub, killing 50 people and wounding 53 others before dying in a gunfight with SWAT officers, police said Sunday.
Orlando shooter ID’d as Omar Mateen, U.S. citizen from Port St. Lucie, FL
Details: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/06/12/orlando-nightclub-shooting/
Updates: https://twitter.com/i/moments/741945388790337536
Police say 50 people have been killed inside a Florida nightclub and at least 53 were injured.
Freedom Oklahoma says “The shooting in Orlando is absolutely tragic. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our sisters and brothers in Florida. This is a difficult time for our community; however we ask that everyone stand strong, be vigilant, and watch out for one another. We must not allow acts of violence or terrorism to intimidate us. As Oklahomans we understand as well as anyone how devastating attacks like this can be, but we can not allow fear to define us.”
Florida governor, Rick Scott, also released a statement after the shooting.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families and all those affected by this horrific tragedy. We are a strong and resilient state and we will devote every resource available to assist with the shooting in Orlando. Our state emergency operations center is also monitoring this tragic incident. I have been in constant communication with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and state and local law enforcement this morning. I would like to also thank all the first responders who quickly came to assist and help those in need.”
