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On June 12, 2016,
Omar Mateen carried out the
bloodiest shooting in U.S. history, and today, his 911 transcripts have been made public during an FBI press conference.
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The FBI has released a partial transcript of calls made by Mateen to 911.
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The bureau has also released conversations that took place between Mateen and hostage negotiators.
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The FBI has declined to release audio from his calls, as well as audio from the victims' calls in an attempt to "avoid
re-victimizing" those who were injured or killed.
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However, authorities did reveal that when Mateen spoke, "He did so in a chilling, calm, and deliberate manner."
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They also indicated that they are continuing to investigate possible co-conspirators.
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At this time, although "he identified himself as an islamic soldier who dedicated himself to killing Americans," they believe that he was "radicalized domestically."
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They also made a point to shut down criticism of how the attack was handled. "The FBI should not be second guessed."
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"The timeline released based on radio communications," a spokesperson said, adding that officers were in the club within minutes, causing Mateen to retreat and barricade himself in the bathroom. He was barricaded in the restroom for three hours, during which time, no shots were fired. At that time, officers worked toward rescuing victims before the standoff came to an end.
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First responders are currently being treated for PTSD.
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