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The Presidential candidates have taken to social media to respond to the tragic shooting that occurred at Pulse nightclub on Saturday (June 11) in Orlando, Fla.

Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have responded to the loss of at least 50 lives in a senseless act of violence by Omar Saddiqui Mateen.

“Woke up to hear the devastating news from FL. As we wait for more information, my thoughts are with those affected by this horrific act. -H,” Hillary tweeted.

Trump wrote, “Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don’t want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!”

More details are emerging surrounding a possible motive behind the devastating shooting on Saturday (June 11) at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla.

The shooter Omar Saddiqui Mateen‘s father, Mir Seddique, said that it had “nothing to do with religion.”

“We’re apologizing for the whole incident,” his father told NBC News. “We weren’t aware of any action he is taking. We are in shock like the whole country.”

Seddique claimed a previous incident with his son may have sparked the shooting.

“We were in Downtown Miami, Bayside, people were playing music. And he saw two men kissing each other in front of his wife and kid and he got very angry,” he told NBC. “They were kissing each other and touching each other and he said, ‘Look at that. In front of my son they are doing that.’ And then we were in the men’s bathroom and men were kissing each other.”

At least 50 people were left dead and over 50 hospitalized in the worst mass shooting in United States history.

Our thoughts remain with the loved ones and victims during this time.

The 2016 Tony Awards ceremony will be dedicated to the victims and families of the mass shooting that took at least 50 lives at Pulse nightclub on Saturday (June 11) in Orlando, Fla.

“Our hearts are heavy for the unimaginable tragedy that happened last night in Orlando,” Tony organizers tweeted. “Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected. The Tony Awards dedicate tonight’s ceremony to them.”

Hosted by James Corden, 2016 Tony Awards air TONIGHT, June 12 @ 8/7c on CBS.

Our thoughts remain with the victims and their loved ones during this time.

Stars are flocking to social media to send their love and prayers to the victims of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub on Saturday evening (June 11) in Orlando, Fla.

At least 50 people were killed by Omar Saddiqui Mateen when he opened fire inside the club. 53 people have been hospitalized.

Beyonce wrote on Instagram, “Condolences and prayers to Orlando”

“I’m truly at a loss for words. To everyone in Orlando affected by this massacre, my thoughts, love, & prayers are with u ❤️�’��’��’��’�,” Kim Kardashian tweeted.

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Officials have identified the man responsible for taking at least 50 lives during a shooting inside a gay nightclub on Saturday (June 11) in Orlando, Fla.

According to CNN, the shooter’s name is Omar Saddiqui Mateen, a 29-year-old man from Afghanistan, who is now dead.

He reportedly opened fire at Pulse at around 2AM. He took hostages and proceeded to take part in a gun shootout with police until they attempted to rescue the hostages at around 5AM.

As least 50 have been killed and 53 have been hospitalized.

This is officially the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.

Our thoughts are with the friends and families of all the victims.

Another senseless act of gun violence.

Just one night after singer Christina Grimmie was shot and killed at her own concert in Orlando, Florida, another (unrelated) shooting has taken place in the same city.

According to CNN, at least 50 people were shot and killed when a gunmen, now identified as Omar Saddiqui Mateen, entered Pulse, a gay nightclub, on Saturday (June 11) and opened fire on the crowd.

“It’s appears he was organized and well-prepared,” Orlando Police Chief John Mina said of the suspect, Omar Mateen, who is now dead.

At one point, it was a hostage situation and a shootout occurred between officers and the gunmen for several hours. At least 53 people were transferred to the hospital with injuries.

Police are calling it a “domestic terror incident.” It is officially the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.

The investigation is underway and this is a developing story.

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