There are now 50 reported dead from an Orlando Club shooting from overnight. 53 have been transported to a hospital.
The FBI is calling it an “Act of Terrorism”
The suspect is described as “Afghan”. He is a 29 year old male named, “Omar Mateen.” Fox news confirmed that the shooter was Muslim.
The gunman, who was carrying an assault-style rifle, handgun and possibly an explosive device, is dead after exchanging fire with officers at 5 a.m. He had taken hostages after trying to flee. Reports indicate he had additional explosive devices in his vehicle.
At 0922 (CST), Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer requested a state of emergency. He said this on twitter, “Because of the scale I have called Governor Scott to request a state of emergency and we are issuing a state of emergency in the City.2/7.”
This is the deadliest mass shooting in United States History.