Suspected Islamic extremist shoots dead at least 20 dead at Florida gay club after bursting in 'wearing a suicide vest' and taking hostages - injuring a further 42 - before he is killed in shootout

 

    Suspected Islamic extremist opened fire inside Pulse gay club in Orlando in the early hours of this morning

    He shot more than 40 people - killing about 20 - and took party-goers hostage before being killed by police

    Shooter, believed to be in his 20s, was carrying a suspicious device, possibly a suicide vest, when he attacked

    Police used an explosive device to distract the gunman and rescue around 30 people who had been taken hostage

    Police engaged in gunfire with the man and an officer was shot in the head, but he was saved by his helmet

    FBI says gunman may have 'leanings to radical Islamic terrorism' and it is being investigated as 'an act of terrorism'

 

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