by Marc Santora

November 8, 2016

 

The city of Orlando announced plans this week to purchase the Pulse Nightclub, the site of the deadliest mass shooting in United States history, and turn it into a memorial.

The popular gay club has been empty since June 12, when a gunman opened fire during a Latin-themed dance party, killing 49 people and wounding dozens more. The gunman was shot and killed in a shootout with the police, ending the siege.

Buddy Dyer, the mayor of Orlando, said that it was important for the city to take control of the site to ensure that those killed and injured were properly honored.

“It has great significance not just for the L.G.B.T.Q. community and for the Hispanic community but for all of us that live and love Orlando,” Mr. Dyer said in a video statement posted on Twitter. “I think it is very important that city take control of the site.”

Full article: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/us/orlando-pulse-nightclub-memorial.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FHate%20Crimes&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=5&pgtype=collection