First 911 calls from inside Pulse nightclub released
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Newly released 911 calls from the Pulse nightclub shooting reveal the panic and desperation of victims during the attack, highlighting the challenges faced by emergency responders. The calls underscore the chaos as operators struggled to manage an overwhelming number of incoming emergencies while trying to assist those trapped inside.
Key points from this article:
- The 911 call from a man hiding in a back room at Pulse nightclub revealed his fear for his life during the June 12 mass shooting.
- How the overwhelming volume of calls forced 911 operators to disconnect with victims, leaving some still inside the club without assistance.
- Why the release of these calls by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office sheds light on the tragic events and the difficulties faced by emergency services during the crisis.
In a 2:08 a.m. call to 911 from the Pulse nightclub, a man whispered that he was hiding “in a back room” and wasn’t injured. The dispatcher told the man to stay where he was if he felt safe and tried to get off the phone. “No,” the caller said. “He’s gonna kill us.” The […]
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