Asked how many people left through that exit, Yousuf told CBS that he estimated as many as 60 or 70. He told CBS News that he knew something was horribly wrong as soon as he heard the familiar crack of gunfire. (Photo courtesy of the Marine Corps Times)When the terrifying blasts of rapid gunfire filled an Orlando nightclub early Sunday, many clubgoers panicked or froze. Such training may have borne some resemblance to the surprise attack in Orlando, although Yousuf hasn’t said as much. His military awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

Source: Washington Post June 15, 2016 16:47 UTC