Orlando shooting: Islamic State claims responsibility
ORLANDO, Fla. — Islamic State has now claimed responsibility for the deadly massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, Reuters reported.
The announcement came hours after lawmakers claimed that shooter Omar Mateen, 27, called 911 and pledged allegiance to ISIS before opening fire inside the club.
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Rep. Adam Schiff tells CNN local police informed him that Orlando shooter Omar Mateen pledged allegiance to ISIS: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/06/12/heres-what-we-know-about-the-suspected-orlando-club-shooter-omar-mateen/ …
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Here’s What We Know About the Suspected Orlando Club Shooter Omar Mateen
Omar Mateen, 29, has been identified as the suspect in Sunday’s massacre that left at least 50 dead and more than 50 others wounded at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. It is the worst mass...
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US Senator Nelson says he has information from his sources that the #PulseShooting might be ISIS connected. #prayfororlando
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A woman who lives next door to Mateen told WFTV's Jamie Holmes that their nearby apartment was evacuated Sunday morning while the FBI entered Mateen's home.
Authorities are asking anyone who knew Mateen to please come forward.
Mateen was reportedly known to law enforcement, but was not the target of an investigation.
