On June 12, 2016, a gunman claiming allegiance to the Islamic State opened fire at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida killing 49 and injuring 53. At the time, it was the worst mass shooting in the United States. From the article:
"ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The 49 victims who were massacred at a gay nightclub shooting in Florida are being honored this week with a community run, a museum exhibit, a mass yoga session, a gay chorus performance and a street dance party. The tributes will culminate with a remembrance ceremony on Saturday, the fifth anniversary of the tragedy.
Dozens of survivors of the shooting, family members of those who died, and first responders were invited to a ceremony Saturday on the grounds of the Pulse nightclub, south of downtown Orlando. The site has been turned into an interim memorial lined with photos of the victims and rainbow-colored flowers and mementos, The Associated Press reports."