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Orlando shooting – as it happened Orlando shooting – as it happened
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What we knowWhat we know
For those of you waking up to this story, here is a break down of what we know about the Orlando shooting so far.For those of you waking up to this story, here is a break down of what we know about the Orlando shooting so far.
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As America grapples with the deadliest mass shooting in the nation’s history, its politicians are expected to wade further into the overlapping but highly-charged questions of terrorism, gun control, hate crime and Islamic-inspired extremism.As America grapples with the deadliest mass shooting in the nation’s history, its politicians are expected to wade further into the overlapping but highly-charged questions of terrorism, gun control, hate crime and Islamic-inspired extremism.
Dan Roberts, Sabrina Siddiqui and Ben Jacobs have the latest on what the Orlando massacre will mean for Trump, Clinton and the 2016 presidential race.Dan Roberts, Sabrina Siddiqui and Ben Jacobs have the latest on what the Orlando massacre will mean for Trump, Clinton and the 2016 presidential race.
Related: Orlando shootings: Trump and Clinton refocus campaigns after massacre
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Five more victims namedFive more victims named
The city of Orlando has confirmed the names of another five victims. They are: Deonka Deidra Drayton, Alejandro Barrios Martinez, Anthony Luis Laureanodisla, Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, Franky Jimmy Dejesus Velazquez.The city of Orlando has confirmed the names of another five victims. They are: Deonka Deidra Drayton, Alejandro Barrios Martinez, Anthony Luis Laureanodisla, Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, Franky Jimmy Dejesus Velazquez.
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Jessica Glenza has been on the streets in Orlando talking to relatives and friends of the missing as they endure the agonising wait for news.Jessica Glenza has been on the streets in Orlando talking to relatives and friends of the missing as they endure the agonising wait for news.
Throughout downtown Orlando, police lights flash, helicopters chop overhead, and the weary and grief-stricken amble, as hundreds gather near makeshift police information centers, in hotels and around hospitals, hoping to hear their loved one is alive.Throughout downtown Orlando, police lights flash, helicopters chop overhead, and the weary and grief-stricken amble, as hundreds gather near makeshift police information centers, in hotels and around hospitals, hoping to hear their loved one is alive.
The aftermath of the worst mass shooting in American history is, for most, an extended, uncertain nightmare. Police have only identified ten of the 50 killed early Sunday morning. More than 50 more are injured. Many families have taken to social media to circulate missing posters.The aftermath of the worst mass shooting in American history is, for most, an extended, uncertain nightmare. Police have only identified ten of the 50 killed early Sunday morning. More than 50 more are injured. Many families have taken to social media to circulate missing posters.
“All of my friends are there, no one knows nothing,” said Maribel Mejia, a 42-year-old Orlando resident outside of a police command center. On the door, a hand-scrawled sign read, “Pulse family interviews.”“All of my friends are there, no one knows nothing,” said Maribel Mejia, a 42-year-old Orlando resident outside of a police command center. On the door, a hand-scrawled sign read, “Pulse family interviews.”
“One is dead already,” she said about a friend, citing a name which has not yet been released by police. Mejia was wide-eyed and shaking, held by her wife who sat adjacent. “We have like six more,” friends from the club who she hasn’t received word from yet.“One is dead already,” she said about a friend, citing a name which has not yet been released by police. Mejia was wide-eyed and shaking, held by her wife who sat adjacent. “We have like six more,” friends from the club who she hasn’t received word from yet.
Nilmarie Zapata, executive director of the non-profit Public Allies of Central Florida, said she had come to the scene after seeing families look for information online in Spanish.Nilmarie Zapata, executive director of the non-profit Public Allies of Central Florida, said she had come to the scene after seeing families look for information online in Spanish.
“I put one and one together,” she said, feeling the need to help organize. Her day was spent, “hearing moms cries, to hear for the first time their daughter or son is dead.”“I put one and one together,” she said, feeling the need to help organize. Her day was spent, “hearing moms cries, to hear for the first time their daughter or son is dead.”
A state police officer, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak with the press, struggled to describe informing families a loved one was dead.A state police officer, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak with the press, struggled to describe informing families a loved one was dead.
“I never actually – I don’t know. Just, it’s not a word that is bad enough to describe it,” he said.“I never actually – I don’t know. Just, it’s not a word that is bad enough to describe it,” he said.
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More details of the victims are emerging. Luis Vielma, aged 22, worked at Universal Orlando on the Harry Potter ride.More details of the victims are emerging. Luis Vielma, aged 22, worked at Universal Orlando on the Harry Potter ride.
“He was always a friend you could call,” co-worker Josh Boesch told the Orlando Sentinel. “He was always open and available.”“He was always a friend you could call,” co-worker Josh Boesch told the Orlando Sentinel. “He was always open and available.”
Vielma was mourned by friends and family, but his death was also felt across the Atlantic by Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who expressed her grief on Twitter.Vielma was mourned by friends and family, but his death was also felt across the Atlantic by Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who expressed her grief on Twitter.
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My colleagues Ed Pilkington and Richard Luscombe have been reporting on how the suspected shooter Omar Mateen was allowed to buy weapons after he was interviewed twice by the FBI over his extremist views.My colleagues Ed Pilkington and Richard Luscombe have been reporting on how the suspected shooter Omar Mateen was allowed to buy weapons after he was interviewed twice by the FBI over his extremist views.
Related: Orlando nightclub massacre: questions over how killer slipped through FBI net
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Many thanks to everyone who has responded to our Guardian Witness callout. Here a couple of the contributions we have received so far:Many thanks to everyone who has responded to our Guardian Witness callout. Here a couple of the contributions we have received so far:
Hundreds gather in Tulsa, Oklahoma to mourn Orlando attackHundreds gather in Tulsa, Oklahoma to mourn Orlando attack
The event, organized by Oklahomans for Equality, began at the historic Club Majestic and concluded with a solemn outdoor candlelit procession to the Guthrie Green.The event, organized by Oklahomans for Equality, began at the historic Club Majestic and concluded with a solemn outdoor candlelit procession to the Guthrie Green.
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Melbourne memorial for Orlando: Rowena AllenMelbourne memorial for Orlando: Rowena Allen
Victoria's equality commissioner, Ro Allen, leads a minute of silence for the victims of Orlando, pledges "We will not fight hate with hate."Victoria's equality commissioner, Ro Allen, leads a minute of silence for the victims of Orlando, pledges "We will not fight hate with hate."
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Hundreds gather in Melbourne to memorialise victims of orlandoHundreds gather in Melbourne to memorialise victims of orlando
Young people share stories of community at the Melborne Orlando memorial.Young people share stories of community at the Melborne Orlando memorial.
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You can share photos, videos or stories of vigils and reaction from where you are by clicking on the blue contribute button at the top of this blog.You can share photos, videos or stories of vigils and reaction from where you are by clicking on the blue contribute button at the top of this blog.
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Names of ten victims releasedNames of ten victims released
The City of Orlando has confirmed the names of two more victims, bringing the total number of people identified to have died in the massacre to 10.The City of Orlando has confirmed the names of two more victims, bringing the total number of people identified to have died in the massacre to 10.
They are: Edward Sotomayor Jr, Stanley Almodovar III, Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, Juan Ramon Guerrero, Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, Luis S. Vielma, Kimberly Morris, Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, Darryl Roman Burt II.They are: Edward Sotomayor Jr, Stanley Almodovar III, Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, Juan Ramon Guerrero, Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, Luis S. Vielma, Kimberly Morris, Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, Darryl Roman Burt II.
The list includes Eddie Justice, who was missing after exchanging a series of texts with his mother pleading for help from inside a bathroom at the Pulse nightclub.The list includes Eddie Justice, who was missing after exchanging a series of texts with his mother pleading for help from inside a bathroom at the Pulse nightclub.
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Stories of survivalStories of survival
Richard Luscombe in Orlando has pulled together stories of those who managed to escape the carnage at Pulse nightclub.Richard Luscombe in Orlando has pulled together stories of those who managed to escape the carnage at Pulse nightclub.
Related: Orlando survivors: 'people were screaming and falling, the shots wouldn't stop'
You’re sitting there having a great time at a club and you hear what sounds like fireworks and balloons popping, and you assume it’s part of the show,” one clubgoer who escaped the carnage told reporters. “And then you hear people start screaming, the sound doesn’t stop and people start falling, you realise it’s not a show any more. People were screaming and falling and the shots wouldn’t stop. You realise it’s not the celebration you thought it was.”You’re sitting there having a great time at a club and you hear what sounds like fireworks and balloons popping, and you assume it’s part of the show,” one clubgoer who escaped the carnage told reporters. “And then you hear people start screaming, the sound doesn’t stop and people start falling, you realise it’s not a show any more. People were screaming and falling and the shots wouldn’t stop. You realise it’s not the celebration you thought it was.”
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British papers are also carrying news of the shooting on their front pages.British papers are also carrying news of the shooting on their front pages.
The Guardian front page, Monday 13 June 2016: Massacre in Orlando pic.twitter.com/0V0bnRHglRThe Guardian front page, Monday 13 June 2016: Massacre in Orlando pic.twitter.com/0V0bnRHglR
Tomorrow's front page: He swore allegiance to Isis then shot 50 dead #Tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/1lCeCVOdd3Tomorrow's front page: He swore allegiance to Isis then shot 50 dead #Tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/1lCeCVOdd3
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the daily edition: https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYF pic.twitter.com/AXwjuuL1SdTomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the daily edition: https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYF pic.twitter.com/AXwjuuL1Sd
Tomorrow's Daily Telegraph front page: Isil wages war on gays in West pic.twitter.com/Gt8UWd3o8GTomorrow's Daily Telegraph front page: Isil wages war on gays in West pic.twitter.com/Gt8UWd3o8G
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The world reacts with horror at events in FlordiaThe world reacts with horror at events in Flordia
World leaders have spoken out in solidarity with the victims of the Orlando attack.World leaders have spoken out in solidarity with the victims of the Orlando attack.
Queen Elizabeth II sent her condolences via Twitter.Queen Elizabeth II sent her condolences via Twitter.
The Queen: "Prince Philip & I have been shocked by the events in Orlando. Our thoughts & prayers are with all those who have been affected"The Queen: "Prince Philip & I have been shocked by the events in Orlando. Our thoughts & prayers are with all those who have been affected"
Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull called the massacre a “terrorist, violent, hate-filled attack” and said that Australians conveyed their “deepest sympathies” to the relatives of those affected.Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull called the massacre a “terrorist, violent, hate-filled attack” and said that Australians conveyed their “deepest sympathies” to the relatives of those affected.
Afghan president Ashraf Ghani sent his condolences to the families.Afghan president Ashraf Ghani sent his condolences to the families.
“I unequivocally condemn the horrific attack in Orlando, Florida, USA. Nothing can justify killing of civilians,” he tweeted.“I unequivocally condemn the horrific attack in Orlando, Florida, USA. Nothing can justify killing of civilians,” he tweeted.
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Julia Carrie Wong is attending a vigil in San Francisco.Julia Carrie Wong is attending a vigil in San Francisco.
She writes:She writes:
Thousands of people gathered in one of the spiritual centers of thenation’s LGBT community - the Castro district in San Francisco - wherethey hugged, mourned, prayed, and sang below the iconic rainbow flagflying at half mast.“As a gay Latino man, I feel devastated by the loss,” said DavidCampos, a member of the city’s board of supervisors. “It’s hard tofind the words. That’s why we’re here.”The mood in the plaza was by turns somber and defiant as members ofthe city’s large LGBT community invoked the history of the strugglefor gay rights, promised to fight bigotry and homophobia, and spokeout against Islamophobia.“If the government tries to make this about Islam, I will go to mydeath fighting that,” said Sister Mary Timothy Simplicity, a member ofthe Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of drag-wearing nuns whocampaign for LGBT rights.“If our beautiful millennials learn anything from this I hope it’sthat we have a voice and need to use it,” he added. “I’m from the oldschool. Fucking queers fight back.”Thousands of people gathered in one of the spiritual centers of thenation’s LGBT community - the Castro district in San Francisco - wherethey hugged, mourned, prayed, and sang below the iconic rainbow flagflying at half mast.“As a gay Latino man, I feel devastated by the loss,” said DavidCampos, a member of the city’s board of supervisors. “It’s hard tofind the words. That’s why we’re here.”The mood in the plaza was by turns somber and defiant as members ofthe city’s large LGBT community invoked the history of the strugglefor gay rights, promised to fight bigotry and homophobia, and spokeout against Islamophobia.“If the government tries to make this about Islam, I will go to mydeath fighting that,” said Sister Mary Timothy Simplicity, a member ofthe Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of drag-wearing nuns whocampaign for LGBT rights.“If our beautiful millennials learn anything from this I hope it’sthat we have a voice and need to use it,” he added. “I’m from the oldschool. Fucking queers fight back.”
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The Empire State Building has gone dark in honour of the victims.The Empire State Building has gone dark in honour of the victims.
The Empire State Building tonight, in honor of the Orlando shooting victims: pic.twitter.com/VodZwHtBq4The Empire State Building tonight, in honor of the Orlando shooting victims: pic.twitter.com/VodZwHtBq4
While the spire of One World Trade Center lit up in rainbow colours.While the spire of One World Trade Center lit up in rainbow colours.
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Grieving relatives remember lost loved onesGrieving relatives remember lost loved ones
Relatives of the victims of the shooting have started to pay emotional tribute to them.Relatives of the victims of the shooting have started to pay emotional tribute to them.
Rosalie Ramos, the mother of 23-year-old Stanley Almodovar III who was shot three times inside the Pulse nightclub and died in hospital, told the Orlando Sentinel that she had prepared some food for her son for when he came home from the club. But he never did. Ramos said her son was a happy man with a big heart. His aunt described him as “an amazing person with a good soul”.Rosalie Ramos, the mother of 23-year-old Stanley Almodovar III who was shot three times inside the Pulse nightclub and died in hospital, told the Orlando Sentinel that she had prepared some food for her son for when he came home from the club. But he never did. Ramos said her son was a happy man with a big heart. His aunt described him as “an amazing person with a good soul”.
Friends of 36-year-old Eric Ivan Ortiz Rivera, who died inside the nightclub, said he was kind and selfless.Friends of 36-year-old Eric Ivan Ortiz Rivera, who died inside the nightclub, said he was kind and selfless.
“Eric was always willing to help everybody. He sacrificed himself a lot for his family,” his former roommate, Abismel Colon Gomez told the Sentinel. “He loved his brother, and he was always being generous.”“Eric was always willing to help everybody. He sacrificed himself a lot for his family,” his former roommate, Abismel Colon Gomez told the Sentinel. “He loved his brother, and he was always being generous.”
“My heart breaks,” Colon Gomez said. “We have seven friends who were there, and already we know three are dead.”“My heart breaks,” Colon Gomez said. “We have seven friends who were there, and already we know three are dead.”
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