Kristen Jaeger holds a sign of remembrance for mass shooting victims in Orlando, at the 46th annual Los Angeles Gay Pride Parade in West Hollywood, California. Together we mourn the loss of life, and our hearts and thoughts go to the friends and families of those involved. ( DAVID MCNEW / REUTERS )LGBTQ communities around the world are mourning but calling for strength and solidarity after a gay club in Orlando was targeted in the deadliest shooting in U.S. history early Sunday. A statement released by Pride Toronto said they were “shocked and saddened over the horrific events that took place at LGBT nightclub Pulse in Orlando, Florida, early this morning.” “This tragedy is a painful reminder that our community still faces hate and discrimination. The now-deceased shooting suspect, 29-year-old Omar Mateen, reportedly became angry after recently seeing two men kissing in downtown Miami, his father told NBC News Sunday.

Source: thestar June 12, 2016 23:15 UTC