The couple, who were inspired by Islamic State, died in a shootout with police hours after the mass shooting. Al Nusra is an al-Qaeda offshoot at odds with Islamic State. An initial wave of officers charged into the club and trapped Mateen in a bathroom, Orlando Police chief John Mina told reporters. Strong anti-gay feelingsMateen’s father said his son was not radicalized but indicated the gunman had strong anti-gay feelings. Islamic State reiterated on Monday a claim of responsibility, but that did not mean it had directed the attack because it offered nothing to indicate coordination with the gunman.

Source: Mint June 13, 2016 21:56 UTC