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Orlando shooting: thousands gather in city for vigil – rolling updates | Orlando shooting: thousands gather in city for vigil – rolling updates |
(35 minutes later) | |
12.59am BST | |
00:59 | |
A moment of silence now for the Pulse shooting victims in Orlando. | |
The names of the victims now echoing through the Phillips Center lawn. And a moment of silence. | |
Next up, Rasha Mubarak from the Council on American-Islamic Relations of Florida. | |
“It was just yesterday when Orlando, the City beautiful was dismantled,” she says. “But this, right here, is a unity message. It is a powerful message that we will not late fear and hate divide us.” | |
12.55am BST | |
00:55 | |
Dyer says that: “hate will not define our city.” | |
Now, all the names of the victims are being read. | |
48 of 49 have been released on the Mayor of Orlando website. They are: | |
Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34 years old | |
Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old | |
Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20 years old | |
Juan Ramon Guerrero, 22 years old | |
Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36 years old | |
Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22 years old | |
Luis S. Vielma, 22 years old | |
Kimberly Morris, 37 years old | |
Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30 years old | |
Darryl Roman Burt II, 29 years old | |
Deonka Deidra Drayton, 32 years old | |
Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21 years old | |
Anthony Luis Laureanodisla, 25 years old | |
Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, 35 years old | |
Franky Jimmy Dejesus Velazquez, 50 years old | |
Amanda Alvear, 25 years old | |
Martin Benitez Torres, 33 years old | |
Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37 years old | |
Mercedez Marisol Flores, 26 years old | |
Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35 years old | |
Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25 years old | |
Simon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, 31 years old | |
Oscar A Aracena-Montero, 26 years old | |
Enrique L. Rios, Jr., 25 years old | |
Miguel Angel Honorato, 30 years old | |
Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40 years old | |
Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32 years old | |
Jason Benjamin Josaphat, 19 years old | |
Cory James Connell, 21 years old | |
Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37 years old | |
Luis Daniel Conde, 39 years old | |
Shane Evan Tomlinson, 33 years old | |
Juan Chevez-Martinez, 25 years old | |
Jerald Arthur Wright, 31 years old | |
Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25 years old | |
Tevin Eugene Crosby, 25 years old | |
Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega, 24 years old | |
Jean C. Nives Rodriguez, 27 years old | |
Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33 years old | |
Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, 49 years old | |
Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, 24 years old | |
Christopher Andrew Leinonen, 32 years old | |
Angel L. Candelario-Padro, 28 years old | |
Frank Hernandez, 27 years old | |
Paul Terrell Henry, 41 years old | |
Antonio Davon Brown, 29 years old | |
Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz, 24 years old | |
Akyra Monet Murray, 18 years old | |
12.49am BST | |
00:49 | |
Meanwhile, in Orlando, the crowd for the vigil is growing. | |
Here's a wide pic of the massive crowd tonight at the vigil in downtown Orlando for shooting victims: pic.twitter.com/S4z1voDV9j | |
Thousands have shown up for the vigil tonight in downtown Orlando: pic.twitter.com/Ap6ZjaXCg3 | |
Orlando mayor Dyer says that $700,000 has been committed by the Orlando Magic, JetBlue and Darden Restaurants to a newly-opened Orlando fund. | |
“This is no longer your fight. This is our fight. This is America’s fight,” he says. | |
Pulse manager Neema Bahrami also speaking. “We will not be defeated,” he says, before leading the crowd in a chant of “we are here to stay.” | |
12.43am BST | |
00:43 | |
The NRA, whose official twitter account has not tweeted since June 10, have broken their silence. | |
Gun laws don't deter terrorists. https://t.co/Y7fqC6IhK1 #2A | |
.@POTUS & @HillaryClinton have responded to a terrorist attack…by calling for more #guncontrol - @NRAILA Exec. Dir. Chris W. Cox | |
They are desperate to create the illusion that they’re doing SOMETHING to protect us– even though their policies won't keep us safe - C.C. | |
Their transparent head-fakes should scare every American because it will do nothing to prevent the a future attack. - C.C. | |
12.32am BST | |
00:32 | |
Media in Mexico are reporting Luis S. Vielma as another Mexican victim in the Pulse shooting, though he had dual Mexican-US nationality. | |
His family is originally from Acapulco, El Financiero TV reported. He operated a Harry Potter ride in an Orlando theme park. | |
Universal Orlando statement on Luis Vielma, Harry Potter ride worker that died in #Orlando shooting. @jk_rowling pic.twitter.com/2SQkDIQbxs | |
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling tweeted her sorrow at Vielma’s death earlier today: | |
Luis Vielma worked on the Harry Potter ride at Universal. He was 22 years old. I can't stop crying. #Orlando pic.twitter.com/Nz2ZCWxNsS | |
12.19am BST | 12.19am BST |
00:19 | 00:19 |
The square in downtown Orland is already filling up with several thousand local people coming to mark a vigil for the 49 victims of the Pulse shooting which starts shortly, reports Ed Pilkington. | The square in downtown Orland is already filling up with several thousand local people coming to mark a vigil for the 49 victims of the Pulse shooting which starts shortly, reports Ed Pilkington. |
A giant rainbow ribbon has been laid out on the grass and people have been invited to leave messages on a scroll of paper running the length of the park | A giant rainbow ribbon has been laid out on the grass and people have been invited to leave messages on a scroll of paper running the length of the park |
“You will be forever in our hearts” someone has written. “RIP angels another”. Many have simply said “Orlando strong” and “love will conquer hate”. | “You will be forever in our hearts” someone has written. “RIP angels another”. Many have simply said “Orlando strong” and “love will conquer hate”. |
Hating Hamidullah, an imam from a mosque just five minutes walk away, left a message that said “God bless America. May God be with the families of those affected by this tragedy.” | Hating Hamidullah, an imam from a mosque just five minutes walk away, left a message that said “God bless America. May God be with the families of those affected by this tragedy.” |
He told the Guardian that he wanted to convey that as an American born in Texas, Islam had nothing to do with the carnage at the night club. “people are very embarrassed,” he said of his community of Orlando Muslims. | He told the Guardian that he wanted to convey that as an American born in Texas, Islam had nothing to do with the carnage at the night club. “people are very embarrassed,” he said of his community of Orlando Muslims. |
“And we are hurt,” he went on. “The terrible image the killer put forward is no way Islamic. And we hurt along with the families, here in Orlando the city of entertainment and vacations.” | “And we are hurt,” he went on. “The terrible image the killer put forward is no way Islamic. And we hurt along with the families, here in Orlando the city of entertainment and vacations.” |
12.10am BST | 12.10am BST |
00:10 | 00:10 |
As The Oregonian points out, much of the commentary describing the Orlando shooting as “the deadliest in US history” makes the mistake of discounting some of the early massacres of Native Americans. | As The Oregonian points out, much of the commentary describing the Orlando shooting as “the deadliest in US history” makes the mistake of discounting some of the early massacres of Native Americans. |
When Autumn Depoe-Hughes—a descendant of survivors from the Sand Creek massacre in 1864 in which at least 70 Native Americans were killed— started seeing the headlines, her stomach dropped. | When Autumn Depoe-Hughes—a descendant of survivors from the Sand Creek massacre in 1864 in which at least 70 Native Americans were killed— started seeing the headlines, her stomach dropped. |
“It looked to me like a rewriting of history,” she said. “I saw my family’s history disappearing before my eyes.” | “It looked to me like a rewriting of history,” she said. “I saw my family’s history disappearing before my eyes.” |
The article goes on to point out that Sand Creek was by no means the only massacre of Native Americans missed out by the headlines. Most famous - and largest of all - is the December 1890 massacre of at least 150 people of the Sioux tribe at Wounded Knee. | The article goes on to point out that Sand Creek was by no means the only massacre of Native Americans missed out by the headlines. Most famous - and largest of all - is the December 1890 massacre of at least 150 people of the Sioux tribe at Wounded Knee. |
Some estimates put the death toll closer to 300 and, though Wounded Knee is the most known massacre, it is just one of roughly half a dozen similar incidents that haven’t been counted on our country’s morbid historical tally of gun deaths. | Some estimates put the death toll closer to 300 and, though Wounded Knee is the most known massacre, it is just one of roughly half a dozen similar incidents that haven’t been counted on our country’s morbid historical tally of gun deaths. |
To be sure, many thousands have died in armed military conflicts in the U.S. throughout history and those deaths should be counted in a different category than the events in Orlando, but Depoe-Hughes noted that “these massacres differ from wars and battles because some were done under the waving of white flags, and promises of safety,” as was the case at Wounded Knee. | To be sure, many thousands have died in armed military conflicts in the U.S. throughout history and those deaths should be counted in a different category than the events in Orlando, but Depoe-Hughes noted that “these massacres differ from wars and battles because some were done under the waving of white flags, and promises of safety,” as was the case at Wounded Knee. |
Depoe-Hughes emailed every publication she saw using the headline. The article continues that she “was quick to note that her anger was in no way meant to diminish the heart-wrenching events in Orlando in which 49 members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community—people who don’t have access to many of the safe spaces afforded to the heterosexual community—sought to enjoy each other’s company in an environment that should have been a refuge from the dangers they face every day.” | Depoe-Hughes emailed every publication she saw using the headline. The article continues that she “was quick to note that her anger was in no way meant to diminish the heart-wrenching events in Orlando in which 49 members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community—people who don’t have access to many of the safe spaces afforded to the heterosexual community—sought to enjoy each other’s company in an environment that should have been a refuge from the dangers they face every day.” |
But presenting the events in Orlando without historical context does a disservice to us all, Depoe-Hughes said, especially Native Americans, whose brutal treatment at the hands of the U.S. government has often been given less attention than it deserves. | But presenting the events in Orlando without historical context does a disservice to us all, Depoe-Hughes said, especially Native Americans, whose brutal treatment at the hands of the U.S. government has often been given less attention than it deserves. |
You can read the whole article here. | You can read the whole article here. |
12.09am BST | 12.09am BST |
00:09 | 00:09 |
In Orlando, people are writing messages on paper taped to the ground where the vigil is starting | In Orlando, people are writing messages on paper taped to the ground where the vigil is starting |
Thousands are gathering outside Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando to honor the victims of the Pulse shooting pic.twitter.com/9MF4UD5f0A | Thousands are gathering outside Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando to honor the victims of the Pulse shooting pic.twitter.com/9MF4UD5f0A |
Messages of love, support and #OrlandoStrong drawn at vigil. pic.twitter.com/kgFqx4Cmy6 | Messages of love, support and #OrlandoStrong drawn at vigil. pic.twitter.com/kgFqx4Cmy6 |
Mayor Buddy Dyer is on the scene. | Mayor Buddy Dyer is on the scene. |
Families and friends of the victims. Your City is with you and will continue to be with you. #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/vsbk3KVV0S | Families and friends of the victims. Your City is with you and will continue to be with you. #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/vsbk3KVV0S |
12.01am BST | 12.01am BST |
00:01 | 00:01 |
Chaotic scenes in Congress | Chaotic scenes in Congress |
House Democrats interrupt the moment of silence to demand action on gun control. | House Democrats interrupt the moment of silence to demand action on gun control. |
Clyburn has interrupted moment of silence for Orlando shooting in protest of lack of action on gun violence | Clyburn has interrupted moment of silence for Orlando shooting in protest of lack of action on gun violence |
Democrats chanting "where's the bill" asking about legislation to deal with guns after moment of silence for #Orlando. Giving Ryan the biz | Democrats chanting "where's the bill" asking about legislation to deal with guns after moment of silence for #Orlando. Giving Ryan the biz |
Clyburn tries to ask a parliamentary inquiry on guns after #Orlando. Ryan rules him out of order. Says he didn't state proper inquiry | Clyburn tries to ask a parliamentary inquiry on guns after #Orlando. Ryan rules him out of order. Says he didn't state proper inquiry |
Dems screaming "no leadership," "pass the bill." GOP dissolve moment of silence and disperse as final vote of the night gets cast | Dems screaming "no leadership," "pass the bill." GOP dissolve moment of silence and disperse as final vote of the night gets cast |
11.51pm BST | 11.51pm BST |
23:51 | 23:51 |
In this heartbreaking interactive, meet the 48 named victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. | In this heartbreaking interactive, meet the 48 named victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. |
Like Stanley Almodovar, 23, who worked as a pharmacy technician, was described as “kind but sassy”, by a friend, Ivelisse Santiago, according to the Washington Post. She said he defended her when she fell down dancing at a club. “He was so proud of who he was,” she told the newspaper. | Like Stanley Almodovar, 23, who worked as a pharmacy technician, was described as “kind but sassy”, by a friend, Ivelisse Santiago, according to the Washington Post. She said he defended her when she fell down dancing at a club. “He was so proud of who he was,” she told the newspaper. |
Almodovar’s mother, Rosalie Ramos, was awakened by a call at 2am on Sunday telling her something had happened. She told the Sentinel her son posted a Snapchat video of himself singing and laughing on his way to Pulse nightclub. “I wish I had that (video) to remember him forever,” she told the newspaper. | Almodovar’s mother, Rosalie Ramos, was awakened by a call at 2am on Sunday telling her something had happened. She told the Sentinel her son posted a Snapchat video of himself singing and laughing on his way to Pulse nightclub. “I wish I had that (video) to remember him forever,” she told the newspaper. |
Or Jerald Arthur Wright, 31, known to friends as Jerry, who went to Pulse on Saturday night to celebrate a friend’s 21st birthday, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Wright worked at Disney World, and had previously attended Northeastern University. “Jerry, you touched the lives of countless people and you will continue to live on in our hearts and memories,” wrote one friend on Facebook. | Or Jerald Arthur Wright, 31, known to friends as Jerry, who went to Pulse on Saturday night to celebrate a friend’s 21st birthday, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Wright worked at Disney World, and had previously attended Northeastern University. “Jerry, you touched the lives of countless people and you will continue to live on in our hearts and memories,” wrote one friend on Facebook. |
11.41pm BST | 11.41pm BST |
23:41 | 23:41 |
A snap from actor and theatre producer Simon McBurney from the vigil at Old Compton Street in London’s Soho. | A snap from actor and theatre producer Simon McBurney from the vigil at Old Compton Street in London’s Soho. |
A friend sent this photograph of Old Compton street tonight. No words. Beyond words now. Silence. Together. pic.twitter.com/vGSMP2DgYY | A friend sent this photograph of Old Compton street tonight. No words. Beyond words now. Silence. Together. pic.twitter.com/vGSMP2DgYY |