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He identified himself to the 911 operator giving his full name, according to the source. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the friends, families and people affected by this unspeakable tragedy.Ī law enforcement official confirmed to Milton that Mateen called 911 and declared his allegiance to ISIS. We are cooperating fully with all law enforcement authorities, including the FBI, as they conduct their investigation. We can confirm that Omar Mateen had been employed with G4S since September 10, 2007. The company, G4S, released a statement Sunday afternoon: We are shocked and saddened by the tragic event that occurred at the Orlando nightclub. A Killer on Floor 32 takes you inside the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history using never before seen footage, and exclusive access to tell the story of that tragic night in Las Vegas. The Muslim community of Fort Pierce joins our fellow Americans in repudiating anyone or any group that would claim to justify or excuse such an appalling act of violence.Ī security company has confirmed that Orlando shooting suspect Mateen was employed as a guard before he allegedly killed 50 and wounded 53 early Sunday.
We condemn this monstrous attack and offer our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all those killed or injured. The mosque condemned the attack in a statement released Sunday afternoon: Pierce, Florida, confirmed to CBS News that Mateen, 29, has worshiped at the facility regularly for several years. Staff at the Islamic Center, a mosque in Ft. He said the FBI is investigating it as an act of terrorism and that no effort will be spared to determine whether the shooter was affiliated with terrorist groups. President Barack Obama said at a press conference Sunday that the shooting was an "act of terror" and an "act of hate." A law enforcement official has confirmed to CBS news senior investigative producer Pat Milton that shooting suspect Mateen made the Hajj, an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia in March 2012.