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It was later confirmed that the gunman had died. Police detonated a controlled explosion at the scene, which they described as a “distractionary device”. The city, best known for the Disney theme parks is home to gay venue, the Pulse Club, where the incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning (12 June). Those able to donate blood should visit or call 1.888.9Donate. The President asked to receive regular updates as the FBI, and other federal officials, work with the Orlando Police to gather more information, and directed that the federal government provide any assistance necessary to pursue the investigation and support the community.” Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims.
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The White House statement read: “The President was briefed this morning by Lisa Monaco, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, on the tragic shooting in Orlando, Florida. The BBC suggests that although he was not on a terrorist watch-list, he may have been being investigated for a previous crime.Īs well as a White House statement condemning the attack, which authorities described as a “terrorist incident”, an appeal was put out for O Negative, O Positive and AB Plasma blood donors. His identity was revealed by CBS News, the Washington Post, and NBC News. The shooter, a resident of Port St Lucie, Florida, was killed after a “gun battle” with police officers in the early hours of Sunday morning. He also said that his son, 29, got angry a few months ago after he saw two men kiss in Orlando.