The Florida nightclub killer called himself an "Islamic soldier" and threatened to strap hostages into explosive vests in calls with police during the three-hour siege, according to transcripts released by the FBI on June 20.
Reuters: During siege, Orlando gunman told police he was ‘Islamic soldier’
FBI agents investigate near the damaged rear wall of the Pulse Nightclub where Omar Mateen allegedly killed 49 people on June 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida.
