Islamic terror attack at Orlando gay club kills 50
NY Times:
Update: The Daily Mail has identified the shooter as an Islamic extremists.
Update II: There is an Omar Mateen listed on the St. Lucie County Florida voter registration rolls as a Democrat. That is the name of the shooter as given by law enforcment.
The shooter used an "assault" rifle and also had a handgun. The attack took place at a gay night club. The shooter was shot and killed by a SWAT unit. Police have not said whether it was a domestic or international terror strike at this point.
At least 20 people were killed and 42 were injured after a gunman opened fire inside an Orlando nightclub about 2 a.m., the police said.
The gunman, who was found dead inside the club, was not from the area and was organized and well-prepared, they said.
Update: The Daily Mail has identified the shooter as an Islamic extremists.
Update II: There is an Omar Mateen listed on the St. Lucie County Florida voter registration rolls as a Democrat. That is the name of the shooter as given by law enforcment.
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