Orlando Pulse Club Shoot Out Update: Gunman Pledged to ISIS, Celebrities and Political Leaders Expressed Grief

Just two days after the tragic death of Christina Grimmie, another massive shootout took place in the same city. A gunman open fired at a gay night club in Orlando wherein 50 individuals were considered dead and another 53 more were badly injured.

Known as America's deadliest attack after the 9/11, the Orlando Pulse night club shootout is still under investigation. According to CNN however, the gunman, Omar Mateen (29) from Fort Pierce, Florida, pledged to ISIS when while he was on the phone with 911. Aside from his pledge, he also mentioned that Boston Marathon bombers as per the US Official.

As of the latest update on Telegraph, ISIS claimed responsibility for the shootout. It was mentioned that ISIS claimed that the gunman was "soldiers of caliphate." The report emerged after it was published by Louisa Loveluck in Istanbul. Though ISIS already claimed the attack, it does not explain his affiliation with the terrorist group. As for Israel's leader on the other hands, he expressed his grief and condemned the attack. Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will stand with the United States as the country grieved.

"On behalf of the people and government of Israel I extend our deepest condolences to the American people following last night's horrific attack on the LGBT community in Orlando," Netanyahu said. "Israel stands shoulder to shoulder with the United States at this moment of tragic loss."

As the news on the Orlando shootout flooded the headlines, political leaders and celebrities expressed their grief and disbelief. Some thought of gun control as others called on to stop hate and violence.

Ellen DeGeneres expressed her grief with a one word twitter post, wherein on stated "sobbing." Adam Lambert ton the other hand called out to out an end to gun control as he stated "#GunControlNow."