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'Multiple dead' in Florida nightclub shooting: police chief

Published: 12 Jun 2016 - 02:25 pm | Last Updated: 05 Nov 2021 - 08:29 am
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This handout photo provided by the Orlando Police Department on June 12, 2016.  AFP / Orlando Police Department /


Orlando: Police said "multiple" people were killed when a SWAT team moved early Sunday to rescue people taken hostage by a gunman at a gay nightclub in Florida.

"This did turn into a hostage situation," Orlando police chief John Mina told a media briefing. "At approximately 0500 hours (0900 GMT) this morning, the decision was made to rescue hostages that were in there."

"There are multiple people dead inside. I don't want to give a number right now," Mina said.

AFP