Headline Roundup • June 12th, 2016
Shooting in Orlando Club
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A gunman who federal authorities say had possible ties to terrorism opened fire early Sunday morning in a packed Orlando nightclub, killing 50 people and wounding at least 53 more in a bloody scene that ended hours later when police stormed the building and killed the shooter.
Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in Orange County following the attack.
USA TODAY
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
President Obama was briefed Sunday morning on the Orlando shooting by Lisa Monaco, his homeland security and counterterrorism adviser, as lawmakers Expressed Their outrage and concern about the massacre at the gay nightclub.
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