Omar Mateen was an American man born on November 16, 1986, in New York City. He is known for committing the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of 49 people and injuries to many others, making it one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. Mateen was a security guard and had previously been investigated by the FBI for possible ties to extremist groups. However, he was not charged with any crime prior to the shooting. The incident raised significant discussions about gun control, terrorism, and the safety of LGBTQ+ spaces.