Theyve since backtracked from that statement. Global reaction pouring in at this hour. The tributes being paid to the victims of americas latest and deadliest mass shooting. Well have full coverage and the latest details straight ahead. Youre watching a special edition of world news now. Lets begin with some of those latest details that were hearing about the nightclub massacre in orlando. At least 17 of the 50 victims have been identified by city officials. 53 other people were injured in that attack. The exwife of the gunman says that he was not a stable person. Sources say mateen used an arstyle rifle and 9millimeter semiautomatic handgun in that rampage. A go fund me account has raised more than 1. 2 million online. It was set up by floridas main lgbt organization, which says the money will go to the victims, as well as family members who are affected by the attack. Many of those injured are listed in Critical Condition at orlandoarea hospitals. Dozens of families of course are sti
After the countrys worst terror attack since 9 11. Announcer from abc news in new york, this is america this morning. And we do say good morning to you on a monday. Well start with the breaking details about the orlando nightclub massacre. Investigators are still at the scene and will likely be there for the next few days trying to piece together exactly what happened. Were learning more about the victims of the attack. At least 50 people were killed and the city of orlando are releasing the names as the families are notified. We also learning from those who knew the man identified as the gunman. Incolliding his father, his exwife. We have Live Team Coverage this morning. Lana zak is standing by with reaction from president obama. But we want to start with Elizabeth Hur whos live in orlando for us this morning. Good morning, elizabeth. Reporter kendis and diane, good morning to you. As you can see behind me here, this street and that nightclub remain closed off. Now this is because, as
Jury. Officials say that omar mateens wife is cooperating. Claims that her husband was radicalized in the last year and news of the potential involvement after the doctors warned that the death toll may rise. We may see other victims come into the hospitals over the next few days. The shooting unfolded over three hours. The 29yearold gunman pledging allegiance. Mateens exwife saying he was mentally unstable. President obama saying that america will defeat is is. Groups like isis and al qaeda want to make the war, a war between islamic and america. We fall into the track of painting all moslems with a broad brush and imply that we are at war with an entire religion . And we are doing the terrorist work for them. So president obama will arrive here in orlando thursday to pay respects to the victims families and we will be here to bring it to you live. All right, joel, so we are telling you about this information. Is she telling authorities about the radicalization and concerns of that. S
Announcer from abc news in new york, this is america this morning. We do say good morning to you on a monday. The breaking details about the orlando nightclub massacre. Investigators are still at the scene likely be there for the next few days trying to piece together exactly what happened. Were learning more about the victims of the attack. At least 50 people were killed in and the city of orlando ares releasing the names as the families are notified. We have Live Team Coverage this morning. Lana zak is standing by with reaction from president obama. But we want to start with Elizabeth Hur live in orlando for us this morning. Good morning, elizabeth. Reporter good morning to you. As you can see behind me here, this street and that nightclub remain closed off, this is because as you say, authorities are still processing the crime victims. Overnight, the worst fears confirmed for these anguished mothers. Its terrible. Hes my only child. Reporter both learning their sons are among the de
New york, this is america this morning. We do say good morning to you on a monday. The breaking details about the orlando nightclub massacre. Investigators are still at the scene likely be there for the next few days trying to piece together exactly what happened. Were learning more about the victims of the attack. At least 50 people were killed in and the city of orlando ares releasing the names as the families are notified. We have Live Team Coverage this morning. Lana zak is standing by with reaction from president obama. But we want to start with Elizabeth Hur live in orlando for us this morning. Good morning, elizabeth. Reporter good morning to you. As you can see behind me here, this street and that nightclub remain closed off, this is because as you say, authorities are still processing the crime scene and still identifying the victims. Overnight, the worst fears confirmed for these anguished mothers. Its terrible. Hes my only child. Reporter both learning their sons are among t