A terrorist shooting at a gay nightclub in the US left at least 50 people dead in which city on 12 June 2016 ?
A. New York
B. Orlando
C. Ottava
D. Perth
Answer:B
A terrorist shooting at a gay nightclub in the US left at least 50 people dead in which city on 12 June 2016 ?
A. New York B. Orlando C. Ottava D. Perth
Explanation: ‘Pulse’, a happening gay nightclub of Orlando (Florida), was site of a suspected terrorist attack in the early hours of 12 June 2016. A lone IS gunman (named Omar Mir Siddiqui Mateen) armed with assault-type weapon, a handgun and some other weapon started firing indiscriminately in the nightclub after barging into the premises. That turned into a hostage drama for a while with many people inside the nightclub. According to preliminary reports at least 50 persons died in this shooting incident while the lone gunman was shot down by security forces. Over 53 persons were injured in the attack. Islamic State later took responsibility for the shooting. The gunman involved in the incident, Omar Mateen, is of Afghani origin. He was earlier investigated by the FBI for suspected terror links.Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App.