JERSEY CITY -- This morning's mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando has devastated the state's largest LGBT community.

In the deadliest mass shooting in United States history, Omar S. Mateen, of Port Saint Lucie, killed at least 50 people inside Pulse Orlando with an assault-type rifle and handgun. Another 53 people were injured during the shooting, the Associated Press reported.

Jersey City is the home for the largest LGBT community in the state. The mass shooting -- coming during the community's Pride month -- serves as a grim reminder for leaders that there is still "hatred, bigotry, and ignorance" towards the LGBT community.

"Federal marriage is not the milestone for us to be at ease or at rest" said Michael Billy, one of Jersey City's LGBT Pride producers. "It's moments like these that again makes us remember we have ways to go, people to change, and a country to evolve."

When asked how he reacted this morning, Billy said he and his husband woke up devastated.

"Of course it's personal, it's devastating. It's something that can happen to any one of us. When something affects the LGBT community, it affects all of us. It's a target on all of us."

A vigil is planned for the Newark Pedestrian Plaza on Tuesday at 8 p.m. to mourn the victims and speak out against home-grown and international hate towards the LGBT community. A Facebook page for the event has already generated more than 200 attendees.

Mateen's ex-wife, a former New Jersey resident, said he was abusive towards her during their brief marriage, according to reports.

Downtown bar Pint has committed to donating 100 percent of today's profits to help victims of this morning's tragedy.

"We have a very tight-knit community, and we just want to be there to support everybody," said general manager Tommy DeMaio.

The bar will be working with local charities to send the money to Orlando and is open until 2 a.m.

"This was an attack on innocent men and women, members of the LGBT community, the people of Orlando and the United States," Mayor Steve Fulop said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this horrific act and our Jersey City community stands with the City of Orlando during this difficult time."