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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums42 people shot and injured--20 dead in Orlando Mass shooting--FUCK!
Just confirmed via a press conference in Orlando.
I know this club well---many of my Gay friends frequent it...love it. My own daughter has been there several times.
Plus---my daughter works two doors down from the Plaza---the scene of the shooting of Christina Grimmie two nights ago.
Am I concerned for her safety? You bet.
http://www.wesh.com/national-news/orlando-police-multiple-injuries-in-nightclub-shooting/40017860
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trumad
(41,692 posts)I've follwed this all morning and haven't seen or heard any of this.
BumRushDaShow
(129,953 posts)The freaks are coming out like wildfire.
maryellen99
(3,790 posts)trumad
(41,692 posts)IronLionZion
(45,628 posts)the lower someone's post count, the more clairvoyant they are when it comes to certain topics.
People who want to wait for verified information have clearly been here too long.
We'll have more of this until Trump loses in November.
BumRushDaShow
(129,953 posts)They are still investigating. The only thing they said that the suggestion of "terrorism" (whether domestic or foreign) meant that the FBI takes the lead.
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trumad
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BumRushDaShow
(129,953 posts)and he said no such thing except that they would be investigating that angle as part of the investigation.
The key take-away being that "terrorism" is considered FBI, regardless of domestic or foreign.
trumad
(41,692 posts)Ignore
grossproffit
(5,591 posts)FBI: There are "suggestions" shooter at Orlando nightclub had radical Islamic leanings
At a press conference on Sunday at 7 a.m., an FBI official was asked if the shooter, who was shot and killed by police, had ties to Jihadist terror groups. "At this time we're looking at all angles right now." the official said. "We do have suggestions that that individual may have leanings towards that, that particular ideology. But right now we cant say definitively so were still running everything around
http://abcnews.go.com/US/multiple-injuries-shooting-orlando-nightclub-police/story?id=39789552
BumRushDaShow
(129,953 posts)did not start until 7:15 and the FBI agent (in charge) who came on after local & state officials, kept it circumspect -i.e., looking at all angles.
babylonsister
(171,109 posts)and radical Islam has not been mentioned, but "DOMESTIC TERRORISM" has been. Is that just wishful thinking, is this a hit-and-run post? IOW, prove it now or quit it.
grossproffit
(5,591 posts)At a press conference on Sunday at 7 a.m., an FBI official was asked if the shooter, who was shot and killed by police, had ties to Jihadist terror groups. "At this time we're looking at all angles right now." the official said. "We do have suggestions that that individual may have leanings towards that, that particular ideology. But right now we cant say definitively so were still running everything around
babylonsister
(171,109 posts)Not mentioned at all on the local channel, so no one really knows yet. Locally they specifically said 'domestic terrorism' so I guess we'll have to wait and see. Either way, horrific.
riversedge
(70,442 posts)MH1
(17,635 posts)but of course, as mentioned, it's still early.
It is possible it is someone who had a different kind of beef with that club or someone in it. Or someone just completely mentally unstable who randomly picked it. But I'm thinking "I-hate-gays-ism" is probably the leading theory at this point.
babylonsister
(171,109 posts)Last edited Sun Jun 12, 2016, 07:40 PM - Edit history (1)
US citizen.
Could also be a disgruntled ex-employee? Lots of possibilities.
malaise
(269,278 posts)Latin night
mucifer
(23,609 posts)Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)I attended a session by local police department on what to do in case of a active shooter, it was powerful, I dont know if I would be safe in a active shooter situation but I am aware of some possible defenses.
tallahasseedem
(6,716 posts)trying to blame this on radical islamic terrorism on CNN is absurd.
AngryAmish
(25,704 posts)It was in the papers.
Southerncomfy
(117 posts)I bet that trump will say it's Islamic EVEN IF IT'S NOT.
apcalc
(4,465 posts)Johnny2X2X
(19,254 posts)The shooter was from FL, parents from Afghanistan.
Ace Rothstein
(3,199 posts)InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,125 posts)Glitterati
(3,182 posts)Don't want to text or contact as I'm certain all medical personnel are in a all hands on deck with this many shot/injured.
What a nightmare.
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)why were police shooting so much with people everywhere?
apcalc
(4,465 posts)JCMach1
(27,590 posts)valerief
(53,235 posts)could protect his family. Cuz libertea.
Feeling the Bern
(3,839 posts)etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)Hassin Bin Sober
(26,356 posts)I feel sick to my stomach
etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)I don't have words...
etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)You are right, there are no words for this kind of horror
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)JCMach1
(27,590 posts)Chicago1980
(1,968 posts)This is beyond tragic.
You can bet with the name 'Omar Saddiqui', it's going to become an issue in the presidential race.
Gothmog
(145,839 posts)RockaFowler
(7,429 posts)Oh and the man who they identified is from my area of Port St Lucie.
I can't take this anymore. And yes I will say it - something has to be done about the guns in this country
Politicub
(12,165 posts)TonyPDX
(962 posts)Floriduh would be one of the safest places on planet Earth.