Kamloops Pride mourns for victims of Orlando shooting
KAMLOOPS — The horrific shooting and hostage taking at a popular gay nightclub in Orlando, FL early this morning, June 12, has shocked and devastated many in the U.S. and around the world.
Fifty people were killed, including the shooter, and more than 50 people were injured. Many, including U.S. President, Barack Obama, are calling the shooting an “act of hate” against the LGBTQ community.
Laura Hsu, president of Kamloops Pride, says she is greatly saddened that this has happened
She says this recent attack shows there are still more hurdles for the LGBTQ community to overcome.