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Pierce, florida, looking for anything that might explain why he carried out the attack. Sources tell nbc news Pete Williams that before opening fire, mateen called 911, pledged allegiance to isis leader, and mentioned the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. According to authorities, gunfire erupted inside the club, just after 2 00 in the morning. A hostage situation unfolded. And by 5 00 a. M. , police decided to go in, driving an Armored Vehicle through a wall. A gunfight then broke out between police and mateen, some of the audio of that exchange you can hear in this clip. During the gunfire a bullet hit an officer, his kevlar helmet likely saving his life. Mateen was killed in the exchange. Police say 30 people were rescued from the club. According to atf, mateen bought the two guns used in the shooting, just within the past week or so. A handgun and an ar15 style rifle like the one you see here. Investigators say both firearms were purchased legally. Mateens father posted a video to face

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