It’s been 10 years since ‘unimaginable tragedy,’ the Pulse nightclub shooting

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 751

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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It’s been 10 years since one of the most violent attacks on U.S. soil occurred.

On June 12, 2016, a gunman who pledged loyalty to ISIS opened fire inside the Pulse nightclub, a venue frequented by the LGBTQ community in Orlando, killing 49 people. The club was hosting a Latin night.

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