Officials: Orlando suspect a U.S. citizen, probe underway for terror ties
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Investigators were reviewing a range of possible terror links to a gunman who opened fire at a crowded Orlando nightclub early Sunday, leaving at least 50 dead and 53 others wounded.
A federal law enforcement official identified the attacker as Omar Mateen of Port St. Lucie, Fla.
The official, who is not authorized to comment publicly, said Mateen is a U.S. citizen, and investigators were reviewing whether Mate
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