In the aftermath of the Orlando shooting, information continues to be released surrounding the victims and the survivors’ experiences. The atrocious massacre that took place at Pulse nightclub last Sunday resulted in 50 people losing their life (including the gunman), while 53 others remain injured.
Shocking Final Words Of The Orlando Shooter Have Been Revealed
#1 In the wake of the attack, there has been plenty of speculation surrounding.
The 29-year-old gunman's sexuality, relationship with his ex-wife, and his motive for such senseless killing.
Reports have now emerged about his final words, before he was shot dead by a member of the SWAT team.
#2 Moments before Omar Mateen entered Pulse nightclub, he proclaimed his support for the Islamic State.
Implying that this horrific act was brought on by extremist ideologies. Furthermore, police and eyewitnesses say that Mateen asked victims to "not use their phones", before revealing his reasoning behind the shooting.
#3 News has now emerged stating what Mateen’s final words were.
As well as an insight into why he carried out such a brutal attack against the gay community.
#4 Orlando Police Chief John Mina released a statement about the shooting, he said:
"He was cool and calm. He [told hostages] 'please do not text Give me all your phones.' Then [Mateen] said: 'I don't have any issue with the blacks'."
Another eyewitness has come forward and stated that while he was keeping victims hostage he said: "America needs to stop bombing ISIS." This eyewitness also claimed that three other terrorists were in the venue at the time, although this claim has been discredited by the police.
Despite Mateen pledging his allegiance to ISIS, authorities have not confirmed the link between the terrorist organisation and this particular attack.
