Omar Mateen

Mass Murderer

Omar Mateen and the 2016 Pulse Nightclub Massacre

Overview of the Attack

On June 12, 2016, Omar Mateen, a 29-year-old security guard from Fort Pierce, Florida, carried out one of the deadliest mass shootings in United States history. Armed with a SIG Sauer MCX semi-automatic rifle and a 9mm Glock 17 handgun, Mateen opened fire inside Pulse, a popular LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The attack began at around 2:00 a.m. and lasted for more than three hours as Mateen exchanged gunfire with law enforcement and held hostages inside the club.

Details of the Crime

Mateen entered Pulse during Latin Night, when the club was crowded with more than 300 patrons. He began firing indiscriminately, killing and wounding dozens within minutes. Many survivors described the initial chaos as people rushed toward exits and hid in restrooms and backstage areas. During the standoff, Mateen called 911 and pledged allegiance to ISIS, though investigators later concluded that he was not directly connected to terrorist organizations but had been influenced by extremist propaganda.

Police Response

Law enforcement officers, including the Orlando Police Department SWAT team, arrived quickly and attempted to negotiate with Mateen while rescuing as many victims as possible. At around 5:00 a.m., after hours of uncertainty, officers breached the building with an armored vehicle and explosives. Mateen was killed in the ensuing gunfight. In total, 49 people were killed and 53 others were injured, making it the deadliest act of violence against LGBTQ individuals in U.S. history at the time. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (49)

Stanley Almodovar III 23 yr old Male

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Omar Mateen - Wikipedia

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