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Orlando shooter visited nightclub several times claim performer

India Blooms News Service | | 14 Jun 2016, 04:25 pm

#Orlando, #Florida, #gay nightclub shooting, #worst mass killing in the US

Orlando (Floriada), Jun 14 (IBNS): As investigations into one of the worst mass shooting in the United States continues, a performer at the Pulse told the media that Omar Mateen had visited the gay nightclub in Orlando more than a dozen times.

Mateen, who had opened fire at the nightclub, leaving 50 people dead and many others injured, was shot dead by the police when he took hostages and barricaded himself in a bathroom.

Speaking to the media at the Oval Office, US President Barack Obama said the investigators have not yet found any clear evidence that the attacker was directed externally. Calling his act "an example of the kind of homegrown extremism ", Obama said, "It does appear that at the last minute he announced allegiance to ISIL, but there's no evidence so far that he was, in fact, directed by ISIL."

Meanwhile US presidential presumptive nominee Donald Trump roused more debate by saying that “When I am elected, I will suspend immigration from areas of the world when there is a proven history of terrorism against the United States, Europe or our allies, until we fully understand how to end these threats.”

Later he tweeted "In my speech on protecting America I spoke about a temporary ban, which includes suspending immigration from nations tied to Islamic terror."

A candlelight vigil was held on Monday night outside the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, which was attended by a large number of people.

Mayor Buddy Dyer referred to the incident as “Hate visited our Orlando”.

The incident has also raised questions about the nation's gun laws.

Image caption: Official City of Orlando Instagram account

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