Photos: Atlanta, world mourn nightclub massacre

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Photos: Atlanta, world mourn nightclub massacre

Vigils and demonstrations of solidarity in wake of June 12, 2016, Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida.

Brandon Bryson lights a candle after a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

A man lights a candle after a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Brandon Bryson lights a candle after a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Brandon Bryson lights a candle after a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Amanda Caban kisses her girlfriend Shea Lord, far right, after a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Two women console each other after a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

A man holds a candle after a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

061216 ORLANDO: LGBT couple Sonia (left) and Andrea Parra, who said they lost five friends in the Pulse nightclub shooting and have not heard from seven others, light a pair of candles on the street corner near the Pulse holding their own vigil for their lost and missing loved ones on Sunday night in Orlando, Fla., June 12, 2016. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

061216 ORLANDO: LGBT couple Sonia (left) and Andrea Parra, who said they lost five friends in the Pulse nightclub shooting and have not heard from seven others, light a pair of candles on the street corner near the Pulse holding their own vigil for their lost and missing loved ones on Sunday night in Orlando, Fla., June 12, 2016. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

A man embraces another man as members and supporters of the LGBT community gather for a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Robert Smith holds a candle during a for a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Members and supporters of the LGBT community gather for a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Mayor Kasim Reed speaks to media while surrounded by members and supporters of the LGBT community following a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Two men hold candles during a for a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Lydia James lights a candle following a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

061216 ORLANDO: Stanley Hill, Kennesaw, who normally visits the Pulse nightclub on Saturday nights but had his plans to attend fall through, stands on the street corner wondering what might have happened if he had been there following a shooting involving multiple fatalities in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, June 12, 2016. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Lydia James lights a candle following a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Christ Church of Orlando Pastor Paul Ballow hugs local resident Judy Giardelli during a prayer service Sunday night just two blocks from the Pulse nightclub after a shooting involving multiple fatalities in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, June 12, 2016. The church has opened its doors 24 hours for anyone in the community seeking comfort and aid. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Kent Reichert (from left), Trenton Venezia, Caleb Collin and Diana Nunez appear to be in a state of shock standing on the corner of the road holding showing signs of support near the Pulse nightclub after a shooting involving multiple fatalities in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, June 12, 2016. Venzia, who is missing a friend that was at the Pulse at the time of the shooting said "I've been calling, and calling, and calling, with no answer." Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Trenton Venezia stands on the corner of the road holding a sign of support near the Pulse nightclub on Sunday. Venezia, who is missing a friend that was at the Pulse at the time of the shooting said, "I've been calling and calling and calling, with no answer." Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Local residents Karsten Kallesen (left) and Marybeth Eustice embrace in the sanctuary at Christ Church of Orlando during a prayer service Sunday night just two blocks from the Pulse nightclub after a shooting involving multiple fatalities in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, June 12, 2016. The church has opened its doors 24 hours for anyone in the community seeking comfort and aid. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

People gather outside of the Stonewall Inn as a vigil is held following the massacre that occurred at a gay Orlando nightclub on June 12, 2016 in New York City. A gunman who allegedly pledged allegiance with ISIS opened fired in the gay nightclub in Florida killing over 50 people. (Photo by Monika Graff/Getty Images)

Two women hold a candle during a vigil in front of the U.S. embassy to remember the victims of the mass shooting at the Pulse Orlando, Fla. nightclub, in Santiago, Chile, Sunday, June 12, 2016. A gunman opened fire inside the nightclub early Sunday, killing at least 50 people before dying in a gunfight with SWAT officers, police said. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

People gather outside of the Stonewall Inn as a vigil is held following the massacre that occurred at a gay Orlando nightclub on June 12, 2016 in New York City. A gunman who allegedly pledged allegiance with ISIS opened fired in the gay nightclub in Florida killing over 50 people. (Photo by Monika Graff/Getty Images)

A man lays down 50 roses to honor each victim of the gay Orlando night club shooting as people gather outside of the Stonewall Inn as a vigil is held following the massacre that occurred on June 12, 2016 in New York City. A gunman who allegedly pledged allegiance with ISIS opened fired in the gay nightclub in Florida killing over 50 people. (Photo by Monika Graff/Getty Images)

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Brandon Bryson lights a candle after a vigil at Ten Atlanta following a fatal shooting at a Pulse Orlando nightclub in Orlando, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

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