The suspect is a Muslim man named Omar Mateen. His parents are immigrants from Afghanistan. He had recently moved from New York to Port Lucia, Florida. He walked into a gay dance club and began killing people with a rifle. Police engaged in a shootout with the Jihadist. A controlled explosive was used to distract the Jihadist before police shot and killed him.

The death toll is currently at 5-, but may continue to rise. Over fifty more people were injured. One police officer was shot in the head, but a kevlar helmet saved his life.

What we know about the shooter: Parents are immigrants from Afghanistan. Was already being investigated by the FBI for Islamic extremism. Shooter is believed to have pledged allegiance to ISIS. Was a registered Democrat in Florida.

As we begin Ramadan, I wish all Muslims a blessed time of reflection, family, and good health. Ramadan Mubarak. -H — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 5, 2016

All the Democrats who blamed Dylann Roof on the CofCC are in my timeline telling me Omar Mateen being a registered Democrat is irrelevant — )))Hunter Wallace((( (@occdissent) June 12, 2016

The police classified the attack at an Orlando nightclub as a “terror incident.” The FBI set up a hotline for tips. https://t.co/DalGJtI6LR — The New York Times (@nytimes) June 12, 2016

Update: He called 9/11 to pledge allegiance to ISIS.

Orlando nightclub gunman Omar Mateen called 911 during the attack to pledge allegiance to ISIS, U.S. official says. https://t.co/TTALunQ6Bh — CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) June 12, 2016