Omar Mateen recorded insulting workers in BP oil spill documentary 6 years ago
ORLANDO, Fla. — Six years before Omar Mateen would kill and injure dozens of people in an Orlando nightclub, he was captured on hidden camera insulting the people trying to clean up the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.The man behind America's deadliest shooting was working security for the company G4S when a filmmaker from "The Big Fix," Rebecca Tickell, drove up and asked about the cleanup operation.Mateen asks her if she has a badge, and Tickell responds, "I'm actually just wondering what's going on here?"When she asks if she can talk to anyone, Mateen goes off, saying, "No one gives a s---, no one gives a s--- here."Without being prompted, he continues:"Like, everybody’s just out to get paid.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Six years before Omar Mateen would kill and injure dozens of people in an Orlando nightclub, he was captured on hidden camera insulting the people trying to clean up the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.The man behind America's deadliest shooting was working security for the company G4S when a filmmaker from "The Big Fix," Rebecca Tickell, drove up and asked about the cleanup operation.Mateen asks her if she has a badge, and Tickell responds, "I'm actually just wondering what's going on here?"When she asks if she can talk to anyone, Mateen goes off, saying, "No one gives a s---, no one gives a s--- here."Without being prompted, he continues:"Like, everybody’s just out to get paid.
President's visit to Orlando on Thursday about offering comfort, support to community
WASHINGTON -- The White House says President Barack Obama's visit to Orlando on Thursday is about offering comfort and support to a community that's grieving.Spokesman Josh Earnest says many details about the president's trip are still being worked out, but Obama will meet with and offer condolences to the families of those who were killed and will seek to comfort those who survived.Earnest tells reporters at Wednesday's press briefing that the president will also meet with first responders, doctors and nurses who acted heroically to try and save innocent lives.
WASHINGTON -- The White House says President Barack Obama's visit to Orlando on Thursday is about offering comfort and support to a community that's grieving.Spokesman Josh Earnest says many details about the president's trip are still being worked out, but Obama will meet with and offer condolences to the families of those who were killed and will seek to comfort those who survived.Earnest tells reporters at Wednesday's press briefing that the president will also meet with first responders, doctors and nurses who acted heroically to try and save innocent lives.
Pastor defends hate-filled sermon on Orlando shootings
SACRAMENTO -- "There's no tragedy.
SACRAMENTO -- "There's no tragedy.
"Our flame won't be extinguished:" Racine community holds vigil to remember Orlando victims
RACINE -- People in Racine are showing solidarity for Orlando.
RACINE -- People in Racine are showing solidarity for Orlando.
PHOTO: 49 birds appear over Orlando shooting victims memorial
ORLANDO, Fla. – When we're confronted with something as tragic, as difficult to cope with, as the Orlando shooting, some of us will look for solace in the divine.And in those moments, the little things -- ones that don't lend themselves to ready explanations -- can take on great significance.This is the story of one such moment.
ORLANDO, Fla. – When we're confronted with something as tragic, as difficult to cope with, as the Orlando shooting, some of us will look for solace in the divine.And in those moments, the little things -- ones that don't lend themselves to ready explanations -- can take on great significance.This is the story of one such moment.
"It's a ray of light:" Showing support for victims through a symbol of hope
ORLANDO -- Struck by the mood of solidarity in Orlando, and on Flag Day, what better symbol of hope than a flag.Leave it to a teacher from Wisconsin, to help create a day to dedicate our flag.
ORLANDO -- Struck by the mood of solidarity in Orlando, and on Flag Day, what better symbol of hope than a flag.Leave it to a teacher from Wisconsin, to help create a day to dedicate our flag.
"Kids have misconceptions:" Helping your child make sense of the Orlando mass shooting
MILWAUKEE -- It's a conversation that can be difficult for adults: How to make sense of the massacre in Orlando.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a conversation that can be difficult for adults: How to make sense of the massacre in Orlando.
Orlando mass shooting prompts new debate over government's terror watch list
MILWAUKEE -- The mass shooting in Orlando has re-ignited debate over the government's terror watch list -- and whether people on it should be able to legally buy guns.On Monday evening, June 13th, there was shouting on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
MILWAUKEE -- The mass shooting in Orlando has re-ignited debate over the government's terror watch list -- and whether people on it should be able to legally buy guns.On Monday evening, June 13th, there was shouting on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
"I know people who have lost friends:" In wake of Orlando mass shooting, here's how you can help
ORLANDO -- There have been signs of support for Orlando across the world, and the city is doing what they can to support each other.
ORLANDO -- There have been signs of support for Orlando across the world, and the city is doing what they can to support each other.
Orlando shooting hits close to home for Milwaukee LGBT Community Center: "It's been really difficult"
MILWAUKEE -- The impact of the Orlando mass shooting is being felt all over the country.
MILWAUKEE -- The impact of the Orlando mass shooting is being felt all over the country.
Orlando mass shooting: Pulse nightclub will be rebuilt as a tribute, owner says
ORLANDO -- The owner of the Orlando nightclub where dozens of people were massacred says her club will be rebuilt as a tribute and will honor those who were killed, wounded or left grieving.Barbara Poma said on Tuesday morning that she "will not let hate win" in the aftermath of the shootings.Poma said she named the club Pulse in honor of her brother, who died from AIDS in 1991.
ORLANDO -- The owner of the Orlando nightclub where dozens of people were massacred says her club will be rebuilt as a tribute and will honor those who were killed, wounded or left grieving.Barbara Poma said on Tuesday morning that she "will not let hate win" in the aftermath of the shootings.Poma said she named the club Pulse in honor of her brother, who died from AIDS in 1991.
Baptist pastor on Orlando attack: "Are you sad that 50 pedophiles were killed today?"
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A few short hours after 49 people were gunned down at a gay club in Orlando, Florida, Pastor Roger Jimenez delivered his sermon from his Sacramento pulpit."Hey, are you sad that 50 pedophiles were killed today?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A few short hours after 49 people were gunned down at a gay club in Orlando, Florida, Pastor Roger Jimenez delivered his sermon from his Sacramento pulpit."Hey, are you sad that 50 pedophiles were killed today?
Latest: 6 'critically ill' in hospital after Orlando nightclub shooting
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A doctor says six people wounded in the Orlando nightclub shooting are "critically ill" at the hospital and another five patients are in "guarded" condition.Dr.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A doctor says six people wounded in the Orlando nightclub shooting are "critically ill" at the hospital and another five patients are in "guarded" condition.Dr.
Some are looking to donate after mass shooting in Orlando: "Unfortunately, scam artists take advantage of that"
ORLANDO -- In the wake of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, many are wondering how they can give back.
ORLANDO -- In the wake of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, many are wondering how they can give back.
"We felt it necessary to support:" Eder Flag donates 800 American, LGBT flags to Milwaukee for vigil
MILWAUKEE -- There were hundreds of American and rainbow flags at a vigil in Milwaukee Monday evening, June 13th in honor of the 49 people who lost their lives in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub Sunday in Orlando, and those flags were a gift from Eder Flag in Oak Creek -- a company with ties to Orlando.In times of trouble, people unite behind the flag.
MILWAUKEE -- There were hundreds of American and rainbow flags at a vigil in Milwaukee Monday evening, June 13th in honor of the 49 people who lost their lives in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub Sunday in Orlando, and those flags were a gift from Eder Flag in Oak Creek -- a company with ties to Orlando.In times of trouble, people unite behind the flag.
Church bell tolls 49 times as mass shooting victims remembered in downtown Orlando
ORLANDO -- There was a huge show of support in downtown Orlando, Florida Monday evening, June 13th after 49 people were killed in a mass shooting Sunday at the popular Pulse nightclub.A candlelight vigil was held, where attendees prayed for the families of the victims and stood in solidarity against violence and hate.
ORLANDO -- There was a huge show of support in downtown Orlando, Florida Monday evening, June 13th after 49 people were killed in a mass shooting Sunday at the popular Pulse nightclub.A candlelight vigil was held, where attendees prayed for the families of the victims and stood in solidarity against violence and hate.
"It's important to stand together:" Milwaukee pauses to honor victims of Orlando mass shooting
MILWAUKEE -- The lives lost in Orlando, Florida were remembered in Milwaukee during a vigil Monday evening, June 13th at City Hall.Forty-nine people were killed when a gunman on Sunday opened fire at the popular Pulse nightclub.
MILWAUKEE -- The lives lost in Orlando, Florida were remembered in Milwaukee during a vigil Monday evening, June 13th at City Hall.Forty-nine people were killed when a gunman on Sunday opened fire at the popular Pulse nightclub.
"A way to heal each other:" Orlando focuses on growing stronger in wake of mass shooting
ORLANDO -- With little time and even less preparation, a memorial formed Monday, June 13th in downtown Orlando -- just a day after 49 people were killed and dozens more wounded in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub.
ORLANDO -- With little time and even less preparation, a memorial formed Monday, June 13th in downtown Orlando -- just a day after 49 people were killed and dozens more wounded in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub.
Orlando mass shooting has people from Florida to Wisconsin giving blood
MILWAUKEE -- The Orlando massacre has folks from Florida to Wisconsin coming out to give blood.
MILWAUKEE -- The Orlando massacre has folks from Florida to Wisconsin coming out to give blood.
"They are safe:" Social media proves invaluable in wake of Orlando mass shooting
MILWAUKEE -- One of the most difficult realities in the hours following Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando has been the wait for family members until they find out if a loved one is OK.
MILWAUKEE -- One of the most difficult realities in the hours following Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando has been the wait for family members until they find out if a loved one is OK.