The death toll in Friday’s shooting in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, has risen to 50.
According to BBC report, a “state of emergency” has been declared by the city’s mayor.
The gunman, named by officials as Omar Mateen, was killed after taking hostages.
Another 53 people were injured in the shooting at the Pulse club.
It is the worst mass shooting in US history. Police described it as an act of terrorism.
Earlier, 20 people were reported to have died and another 42 injured.