ISLAMIST TERRORIST ATTACK IN ORLANDO FLORIDA
50 killed, 53 wounded. Lone Gunman. At approximately 2:02am EDT police reported a mass casualty shooting – now confirmed as a terrorist attack – at an Orlando Florida nightclub called Pulse. (Original Outline HERE)
Pulse is a gay nightclub in downtown Orlando – Website Link. Orlando “Gay Days” ended June 5th. Pulse on Twitter HERE – Pulse Orlando Website HERE – Pulse Facebook HERE WFTV Orlando Media – Orlando Police Twitter Feed – ABC News Local
Terrorist Identified as Omar Mateen from Port Saint Lucie (FL East Coast). There was actually a warning three days ago which matches this attack very closely – HERE – Looks like the FBI/DHS might have dropped the ball.
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From The Second Joint LEO Press Conference ♦ The death toll mounts as law enforcement now say 50 people have been killed and 53 additional victims injured.
At 2:02am EDT a single gunman attempted entry into Pulse Orlando nightclub ♦ On duty officer engaged shooter immediately ♦ The terrorist was able to gain entry to the nightclub ♦ A single lone gunman, Omar Mateen (29) is dead ♦ There was a standoff with shooter and police during a hostage phase (3 hours) until approximately 5:00am when SWAT tactical unit attempted rescue. ♦ Shooter was killed by tactical unit. ♦ The terrorist had one long gun and one handgun ♦ The FBI is treating the event as a terrorist attack ♦ FBI confirming appears Islamist attack highly probable ♦