ORLANDO, Fla. — Police are beginning to release the names of victims who were killed in a mass shooting at a popular LGBT club in Orlando.
More than 30 victims who were killed in the shooting have been identified on a page on the city's website. At least 53 other people were injured when Omar Mateen opened fire at Pulse nightclub.
Officials said they will release more names of victims on the page as next of kin are notified.
"Our City is working tirelessly to get as much information out to the families so they can begin the grieving process," the page reads. "Please keep the following individuals in your thoughts and prayers."
Pulse shooting: First victim names we can release: Edward Sotomayor Jr.; Stanley Almodovar III; Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo; Juan Ramon Guerrero
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 12, 2016
Heartfelt condolences to the families. Some of the victims who have lost their lives. #PrayForOrlando #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/CEKuQ4l816
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 13, 2016
Official victim count: 49 shooting victims plus suspect. Total 50. pic.twitter.com/wkh6A83fNV
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 13, 2016
Next of kin of 24 victims notified. pic.twitter.com/jVUMU63TTU
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 13, 2016
48 of the 49 dead have been identified pic.twitter.com/JzPFtaYjmC
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 13, 2016
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"Edward Sotomayor (pic), one of the funniest & nicest guy, he lived in Sarasota" said Nate Carrick, victim's friend pic.twitter.com/hoD7FrqOmF
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) June 12, 2016
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