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Thousands Line Up to Donate Blood for Orlando Shooting Victims

Andy Towle June 12, 2016 Leave a Comment

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Thousands of people are reportedly standing in line to donate blood in Orlando following the horrific shooting at the Pulse gay nightclub overnight.

Omar Mateen shot and killed at least 50 people, injuring at least 53 more before he was shot by police.

FULL COVERAGE: Mass Shooting at Gay Orlando Nightclub Leaves at Least 50 Dead, 53 Injured

An aerial shot of Orlando residents in line to donate was broadcast by WFTV.

OneBlood has issued an urgent call for blood donations following the shooting.

Ironically, gay men who have had sexual contact with another man within the last year are prohibited from donating blood under current FDA rules.

#Orlando at its finest! Lines wrapped around blocks to donate blood! This is my home. #PulseShooting #Pulse #wftv pic.twitter.com/P5TfQmilk8

— Brian Shields, WFTV (@BrianWFTV) June 12, 2016

There are easily close to 1,000 people in line to donate blood at a One Blood donation center in Orlando

— Shawn Moniz (@shawn_moniz) June 12, 2016

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