Fundraisers have raised more than $3million (just over £2million) for the victims of Sunday’s nightclub massacre in Orlando.
The money has been raised via a donations page on gofundme.com by Equality Florida, the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation.
They say the contributions are to “support the victims of the horrific shooting at Orlando Pulse Nightclub”.
In a post on the site, a spokesman for the group said: “We are beyond moved by the support from all corners of the world and all walks of life.
“From average Americans, large corporations, celebrities, musicians, artists, and political figures, over 65,000 donations have been made towards Equality Florida’s Pulse Victim Fund.”
They added: “Your support demonstrates the incredible good in this world. Thank you for your contributions.”
Forty-nine people were killed in the attack at the Orlando nightclub after gunman Omar Nateen stormed with the building with an automatic weapon.
Investigators say Nateen had pledged himself to the terror group ISIS before carrying out the attack but it is not known whether they had any direct involvement.
President Barack Obama has since described the massacre as an “act of terror” and FBI director James Comey said Nateen had “strong indications of radicalisation” and was probably influenced by foreign terrorist organisations.
Mateen’s father, Sedique Mir Mateen, told reporters that the shooting had been “the act of a terrorist” and added: “I apologise for what my son did. I am as sad and mad as you guys.”
Thirty-nine were killed at the club, while others later died in hospital. Authorities are still identify the victims and notifying families.
