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Omar Mateen
Mass Murderer (Deceased)
Pulse Nightclub Shooter, Killed 49
Overview
Omar Mateen murdered 49 people and wounded 53 others at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida in 2016. He pledged allegiance to ISIS during the attack. It was the deadliest attack on LGBTQ+ people in U.S. history. He was killed by police after a standoff.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
KILLED 49: Deadliest anti-LGBTQ attack
ISIS ALLEGIANCE: Pledged during attack
FBI INVESTIGATED: Previously, cleared
SECURITY GUARD: Licensed to carry
HATE CRIME: Targeted gay nightclub
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Stephen Paddock
Fellow mass shooter in large-scale gun attack
Anwar al-Awlaki
Mateen was influenced by al-Awlaki propaganda
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- November 16, 1986
- Birthplace
- New Hyde Park, New York
Education
- •Indian River State College
Key Timeline
November 16, 1986
Born in New York
June 12, 2016
Murders 49 at Pulse nightclub
June 12, 2016
Killed by police