Worst Mass Shooting In U.S. History: 50 People Now Confirmed Dead & 53 Injured After The Mass Shooting At A Gay Nightclub In Orlando, Florida!

A shooting at a gay nightclub in Orland is the worst mass shooting in U.S. history with over 50 dead and 53 injured at this time. A gunman identifed as Omar Marteen wielded an assault-type rifle and a handgun opened fire inside a crowded Florida nightclub early Sunday before dying in a gunfight with SWAT officers, police said. Authorities were investigating it as an act of terrorism. The suspect exchanged gunfire with an officer working at the gay club known as Pulse Orlando around 2 a.m., when more than 300 people were inside. The gunman then went back inside and took hostages, Police Chief John Mina said. Around 5 a.m., authorities sent in a SWAT team to rescue the hostages. Police have not determined an exact number of casualties, but Mina said "approximately 20" bodies were inside the club. Posted By Persist