Orlando gunman Omar Mateen had 'strong indications of radicalisation'

The gunman in the Orlando nightclub attack that killed 49 people had "strong indications of radicalisation" and was likely inspired by foreign terrorist organisations, the head of the FBI has said.

Orlando gunman Omar Mateen had 'strong indications of radicalisation'

The gunman in the Orlando nightclub attack that killed 49 people had "strong indications of radicalisation" and was likely inspired by foreign terrorist organisations, the head of the FBI has said.

Director James Comey told reporters that Omar Mateen spoke with a 911 operator three times early on Sunday morning.

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