Orlando Nightclub Shooting: These Are The Victims Identified In Worst Massacre In US History

Orlando shooting — Some of the victims of the mass shooting that occurred at a nightclub in Orlando have been identified. REUTERS

The community in Orlando is mourning back-to-back crimes that happened in the Magic City over the weekend. First it was the passing of former "The Voice" finalist Christina Grimmie, who was shot and killed after one of her concerts by 27-year-old Kevin James, who later shot himself. Then, it was the horrific crime at a local gay nightclub that left 50 dead and 53 wounded.

Considered the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, the crime occurred at around 2 a.m. Sunday in Pulse nightclub when a gunman, identified as 29-year-old Omar Mateen, opened fire using an AR-15 rifle. The shooter also died in the scene.

Investigators are treating the incident as a terrorist attack for its similarities to the ones in Paris last November. “The Orlando nightclub mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said Sunday,” officials stated.

Following the tragedy, many people and members of the gay community around the world gathered for vigils to mourn for victims of the mass shooting.

As of now, these are some of the victims identified in the shooting, as reported by the City of Orlando. We will continue to update the list as more are identified. May they rest in peace.

Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34 years old
From Sarasota, Florida; Worked as National Brand Manager at ALandCHUCK.travel

Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old
From Massachusetts but resided in Clermont, Florida; Worked as Pharmacy Technician

Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20 years old
From Kissimmee, Florida; Worked at Super Target

Juan Ramon Guerrero, 22 years old
An undated photo from the Instagram account of Juan Ramon Guerrero, who police identified as one of the victims of the shooting massacre that happened at the Pulse nightclub of Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. Juan Guerrero via Instagram/Handout via REUTERS

Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36 years old

From Puerto Rico but resided in Florida