Law Enforcement May Arrest and Charge Orlando Terrorist’s Wife
Disney May Have Notified FBI in April
Law enforcement officials may arrest and charge the wife of the Orlando terrorist, saying she knew of his plans but did not tell police.Â
#BREAKING– my law enforcement source told me Noor Salman provided a written statement, saying she knew about Mateen’s plans, didn’t stop him
— Karla Ray (@KRayWFTV) June 14, 2016
Noor Salman told the FBI that on at least one occassion she drove him to Pulse, which would become the scene of the worst terror attack on U.S. soil since 9/11. She said, according to NBC News, that he wanted to see the nightclub in advance.
#BREAKING– ICYMI, per law enforcement source- shooter Omar Mateen and wife Noor Salman visited Disney together in April #WFTV
— Karla Ray (@KRayWFTV) June 14, 2016
“Several officials familiar with what she has told the FBI said she was with him when he bought ammunition and a holster,” NBC News reports, noting she supposedly tried to talk him out of the attack.
MSNBC’s Pete Williams says it’s unknown if she knew of his specific plans.
Officials have yet to decide on charging her for not contacting authorities.Â
WFTV’s Karla Ray, via Twitter, also reports that in April, Disney, according to her sources, notified the FBI that Mateen and his wife may have been “casing” the theme park.
#BREAKING– Noor Salman has been cooperating with the FBI, which could impact potential arrest. #WFTV
— Karla Ray (@KRayWFTV) June 14, 2016
Ray also reports that Mateen visited Disney during “Gay Days at Disney.”Â
#BREAKING– June 1-6, during Gay Days, Omar Mateen visited Downtown Disney and Pulse nightclub, per law enforcement source. #WFTV
— Karla Ray (@KRayWFTV) June 14, 2016
And Ray reports on this chilling development:
#BREAKING– per law enforcement source, on day of #PulseShooting, Mateen posted “Now taste the Islamic state vengeance.” #WFTV
— Karla Ray (@KRayWFTV) June 14, 2016
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