GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – People all around the nation and right here in Green Bay are having a difficult time wrapping their head around the horrific terror attack at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub, especially the gay community.
Bob Carriveau is a patron at the Napalese Lounge on Cedar Street and says after hearing the news Sunday he wasn’t sure what to think about the gunman.
“His parents were from Afghanistan, if it was an ISIS type of thing, but then I thought well, in a gay club…anti-gay, and then it was Latino night that night; one of those three things or a combination of it.”
Carriveau says he can’t imagine something like that happening here.
“But it’s still a possibility. You never know where you’re at, if some of these people will come out of the woodwork.”
WTAQ also reached out to the XS Nightclub in Green Bay. General Manager Robert Heinritz, said in a statement:
“We fully support the victims, family, friends and those who are affected by this act of terrorism. During this month of celebration of pride for the LGBT community it is truly heartening to see so many Americans giving their support, aid and comfort to those in need during this dark time. In addition, we would like to express how very proud and thankful we are for the first responders in Orlando, here in Green Bay, and all over this country for the amazing bravery, courage and compassion they show whenever incidents like this arise in our country.”
The FBI says nightclub gunman Omar Mateen called 9-1-1 and swore allegiance to ISIS before opening fire.
At least 50 people were killed and more than 50 were wounded in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
ISIS is claiming responsibility for the attack.
