Omar Mateen
Islamic terrorist, Orlando shooter
Born
November 16th, 1986
38 years ago
Died
2016
9 years ago — 30 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Born in 1986, committed the Orlando nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016. The attack occurred at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, resulting in 49 deaths and numerous injuries. The event became one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. The shooter pledged allegiance to ISIS during the attack, which drew national and international attention to issues of terrorism and gun control.
perpetrated the Orlando nightclub shooting
resulted in 49 deaths and over 50 injuries
pledged allegiance to ISIS during the attack
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