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Some of the victims of the mass shooting that occurred at a nightclub in Orlando have been identified. REUTERS

The community in Orlando is mourning back-to-back crimes that happened in the Magic City over the weekend. First it was the passing of former "The Voice" finalist Christina Grimmie, who was shot and killed after one of her concerts by 27-year-old Kevin James, who later shot himself. Then, it was the horrific crime at a local gay nightclub that left 50 dead and 53 wounded.

Considered the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, the crime occurred at around 2 a.m. Sunday in Pulse nightclub when a gunman, identified as 29-year-old Omar Mateen, opened fire using an AR-15 rifle. The shooter also died in the scene.

Investigators are treating the incident as a terrorist attack for its similarities to the ones in Paris last November. “The Orlando nightclub mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said Sunday,” officials stated.

Following the tragedy, many people and members of the gay community around the world gathered for vigils to mourn for victims of the mass shooting.

As of now, these are some of the victims identified in the shooting, as reported by the City of Orlando. We will continue to update the list as more are identified. May they rest in peace.

Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34 years old
From Sarasota, Florida; Worked as National Brand Manager at ALandCHUCK.travel

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An undated photo from the Facebook account of Edward Sotomayor Jr., who police identified as one of the victims of the shooting massacre that happened at the Pulse nightclub of Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. Edward Sotomayor via Facebook/Handout via REUTERS

Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old
From Massachusetts but resided in Clermont, Florida; Worked as Pharmacy Technician

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An undated photo from the Facebook account of Stanley Almodovar III, who police identified as one of the victims of the shooting massacre that happened at the Pulse nightclub of Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. Stanley Almodovar via Facebook/Handout via REUTERS

Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20 years old
From Kissimmee, Florida; Worked at Super Target

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An undated photo from the Facebook account of Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, who police identified as one of the victims of the shooting massacre that happened at the Pulse nightclub of Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. Omar Capo via Facebook/Handout via REUTERS

Juan Ramon Guerrero, 22 years old
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An undated photo from the Instagram account of Juan Ramon Guerrero, who police identified as one of the victims of the shooting massacre that happened at the Pulse nightclub of Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. Juan Guerrero via Instagram/Handout via REUTERS

Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36 years old

From Puerto Rico but resided in Florida

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An undated photo from the Facebook account of Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, who police identified as one of the victims of the shooting massacre that happened at the Pulse nightclub of Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. Eric Ortiz via Facebook/Handout via REUTERS

Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22 years old

From Orlando, Florida; Worked at UPS

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Peter is one of the 50 victims in the Orlando nightclub shooting. Facebook

Luis S. Vielma, 22 years old
Studied college in Sanford, Florida; Worked at Universal Orlando Resort

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Luis Velma was a victim of the Orlando nightclub shooting. Facebook

Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30 years old

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Eddie texted his mother from a bathroom in Pulse nightclub before passing away. Facebook

Kimberly Morris, 37 years old

Darryl Roman Burt II, 29 years old

Deonka Deidra Drayton, 32 years old

Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21 years old

Anthony Luis Laureanodisla, 25 years old

Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, 35 years old

Franky Jimmy Dejesus Velazquez, 50 years old

Amanda Alvear, 25 years old

Martin Benitez Torres, 33 years old

Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37 years old

Mercedez Marisol Flores, 26 years old

Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35 years old

Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25 years old

Simon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, 31 years old

Oscar A Aracena-Montero, 26 years old

Enrique L. Rios, Jr., 25 years old

Miguel Angel Honorato, 30 years old

Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40 years old

Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32 years old

Jason Benjamin Josaphat, 19 years old

Cory James Connell, 21 years old

Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37 years old

Luis Daniel Conde, 39 years old

Shane Evan Tomlinson, 33 years old

Juan Chevez-Martinez, 25 years old

Jerald Arthur Wright, 31 years old

Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25 years old

Tevin Eugene Crosby, 25 years old

Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega, 24 years old

Jean C. Nives Rodriguez, 27 years old

Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33 years old

Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, 49 years old

Yilmary Rodriguez Sulivan, 24 years old

Christopher Andrew Leinonen, 32 years old

Angel L. Candelario-Padro, 28 years old

Frank Hernandez, 27 years old

Paul Terrell Henry, 41 years old

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