Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando Florida was the scene early Sunday of the worst terror attack in U.S. history since 9/11 killing 50 people and leaving 53 others hospitalized. The suspect above was identified as Omar Mateen, a 29-year-old U.S. citizen whose family is believed to be from Afghanistan. He had an assault-style rifle, handgun and possibly an explosive device, but was killed after exchanging fire with officers at 5 a.m. He had taken hostages after trying to flee. Full post after cut.....................
The FBI is treating the shooting as an act of terrorism. Federal officials are investigating Mateen's possible ties to radical terror organizations. Mateen's father expressed shock over the attack, saying his son may have had "anti-gay" leanings. Witnesses at the club described a chaotic scene. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared a state of emergency as officials throughout the state asked the public for blood donations. President Obama is expected to make a statement on the massacre at 1:30 p.m.
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