On June 12, 2016 (May 8, 2016 in the lunar calendar), a nightclub in Orlando, USA was shot. Shooting in Orlando, USA According to Xinhua Agency, a mass shooting occurred at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, USA at around 2 a.m. local time on June 12, 2016. A male gunman broke into a nightclub, opened fire and took hostages, and confronted police. Police used armored vehicles and explosives to break into the nightclub, kill the gunman and rescue dozens of hostages. The incident killed 50 people and injured 53 others. The FBI has characterized the shooting as a "terrorist attack." U.S. President Barack Obama made a public speech after the shooting. After the shooting, U.S. President Barack Obama issued a statement saying that the shooting in Orlando, Florida, early in the morning that day was a "terrorist act" and an "act of hatred." He also expressed condolences to the victims. Obama said he would follow the investigation in real time and asked the federal government to provide all necessary assistance and support to the investigation of the shooting incident and the community. White House flags fly at half-mast for Orlando victims. On June 12, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dale (center) attended a press conference on the shooting in Orlando, Florida. The shooting took place at about 2 am local time on the 12th. The nightclub was called "Pulse" and was located south of Orlando. Orlando Police Chief John Mina said that around 2 a.m. local time, the gunman arrived in front of the nightclub carrying an assault rifle, a pistol and "other devices." The gunman opened fire outside the store, exchanged fire with a police officer on duty, and then entered the nightclub and took multiple hostages. The Washington Post later reported that based on relatives and law enforcement officials of the shooting suspect, he was initially identified as 29-year-old Omar Mateen, from Fort Pierce, Florida. Police did not confirm the gunman's possible motive. According to reports, Mateen's family is from Afghanistan and he is believed to have been born in the United States. The police dispatched special forces to raid the bar and killed the gunman during the raid. The Orlando Police Department reported that survivors of the shooting and family members who came to hear the news hugged and cried. Several witnesses said they heard intensive gunshots and that the gunmen used "very likely" automatic weapons. The police then posted a message on social media Twitter saying that "there were many injured people" and that "there were serious casualties at the scene" and asked the public to stay away from the incident area. At a subsequent press conference, the FBI and Orlando police characterized the shooting as a "terrorist attack." The FBI is investigating whether the gunman was a "lone wolf" or had links to overseas terrorist groups. FBI officials said: "Whether this is an act of domestic terrorism or international terrorism, this is terrorism. We are currently investigating this matter from all angles. We have intelligence suggesting that the gunman may have extreme ideological tendencies. But we can't be sure yet." On June 12, in Orlando, Florida, the United States, a police officer's helmet was hit by a bullet during an operation to kill a shooting suspect. Orlando Police Department Photo Orlando Police Chief Mina said: "It seems that the gunman came prepared and planned. He's not from here." Mina said that the terrorist attack did not appear to be related to the shooting that occurred on the 10th. On the evening of June 10, Kristina Guimi, a female singer famous for participating in the singing talent show "The Voice of America", was shot and killed by a man after a concert in Orlando. The man committed suicide on the spot after committing the attack. After the incident, the local police quickly rushed to the scene to deal with it. Map provided by the Orlando Police Department