50 Dead in Orlando Nightclub Shooting
EDITOR'S NOTE

Fifty people were killed and 53 others wounded early Sunday in the shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer told a news conference. The gunman, identified as Omar Mateen of Port St. Lucie, Florida, was found dead inside the Pulse nightclub after a shootout with the police, according to Orlando Police Chief John Mina. The shooting began around 2:00 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) inside the club and there once was a confrontation between the suspect and an officer working at the club outside the venue, according to local police.

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  • At least 50 killed, 53 wounded in Florida nightclub shooting

  • At least 50 killed, 53 wounded in Florida nightclub shooting

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