WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement regarding the tragic mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida:

“This was a horrific attack.  Our condolences go out to the victims and their families, and our thanks to the brave first responders and fellow citizens who did everything they could to help.  While investigators are still gathering all the facts, the shooter was clearly a hate-filled individual.  His bigotry has no place in our society.  We are a resilient nation and we stand in solidarity with the LGBT community.  Right now there are more questions than answers, but law enforcement will get to the bottom of this and every federal resource will be made available to ensure that they do.”