Obama calls Orlando shooting an attack on all Americans
Online Desk
12 Jun 2016 23:40 PM । Update: 13 Jun 2016 04:02 AM
The LGBT community is in shock after the attacks- AP
US President Barack Obama has described Sunday morning's gun attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, as "an act of terror and an act of hate".
Americans were united in "grief, outrage and resolve to defend our people", he said, reports BBC.
Omar Mateen, 29, killed 50 people and wounded 53 at the Pulse club before being shot dead by police.
The so-called Islamic State group has said it was behind the attack, but the extent of its involvement is not clear.
A statement on its affiliated Amaq news agency said that an IS "fighter" was responsible.
NBC News reported that Mateen had called the emergency services before the attack and swore allegiance to IS.
The gunman was killed in an exchange of fire with 11 police officers, after taking hostages at the club.
