Everything we know so far about the victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre
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Early Sunday morning, a gunman opened fire at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
At least 49 people were killed and 53 wounded in the terror attack, which was the worst shooting in US history.
This post will be updated with more names and information as we learn more about the victims.
Here's what we know so far:
Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34 years old
FacebookEdward Sotomayor, Jr. was a national brand manager at AlandChuck.travel, a travel agency specializing in gay vacations.
Al Ferguson, the owner of AlandChuck, wrote on Facebook, "How do I discuss this? What do I say? How do I even start? I wish it was a dream. But it's a nightmare. I am heartbroken and don't know where to start."
Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old
FacebookStanley Manolo Almodovar III was a pharmacy technician living in Clermont, Florida. He was originally from Springfield, Massachusetts.
His Facebook timeline was filled with tributes from loved ones. One person called him "so full of life and soooo sweet" while another wrote that he "brought a smile to my face every time I was down."
Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20 years old
FacebookLuis Omar Ocasio-Capo was a dancer from Cleveland who was visiting friends and family in Orlando. In November, he changed his Facebook profile picture to show solidarity with the victims of the terrorist attack in Paris.
Ocasio-Capo's friends set up a gofundme.com page to raise money for his funeral, writing that "Omar Capo died last night due to the Attack in Orlando Gay Club. Money that is donated will be for his family to help with the cost of the funeral. Anything helps and thanks."
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