Queer Clicks: June 13, 2016 | At least 50 dead and over 50 injured in Orlando nightclub shooting, Man arrested with car full of explosives & Other News
Heartbreaking text from inside Orlando Nightclub
“‘Tell them I’m in the bathroom. He’s coming. I’m gonna die’: Terrified last text son sent to his mother as Orlando terror unfolded” Daily Mail
Authorities in Santa Monica arrested man overnight, car contained explosives and weapons
Santa Monica received a call that lead to an arrest. Upon searching the car officers discovered weapons and explosive components were found. The suspect said he was headed toward LA Pride celebrations. Los Angeles Times
Hearts heavy, Tony Awards will go on
Organizers of the Tony Awards say the show will go on in the wake of a horrific mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, early Sunday. CNN
Mateen was a ‘known quantity’ to federal law enforcement before he killed 53 people in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
Reports show that Omar Matten, the guman who killed at least 50, was on the FBI’s radar. His case was later closed due to lack of incriminating evidence. Daily Beast
Anti gay Lt. Governor of Texas tweets display a staggering lack of empathy.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick quotes scripture in the aftermath of Orlando shooting ‘A man reaps what he sows’. The tweets have since been deleted. Towleroad