50 Dead In Shooting At Gay Club

An attack on Pulse nightclub by a gunman has left at least 50 people dead, officials say.

The incident took place in Orlando, Florida and began on Friday night as the gunman eventually took hostages.

The motive of the shotter remains largely unknown but he has been identified as 29 year old Omar Saddiqui Mateen.

The FBI has become involved amid speculation that the suspect had terrorist leanings.