Nightclub where 49 people were killed in mass shooting is torn down

  • The Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where 49 people were killed in a 2016 mass shooting, is being demolished to make way for a permanent memorial.
  • Demolition began Wednesday, nearly a decade after the tragedy, with a large crane tearing down the building and local news broadcasting the event live.
  • The iconic Pulse sign was removed last week and will be stored for potential use in the future memorial, which is expected to cost around $12 million.
  • The planned permanent memorial will feature a water wall, fountain, seating area, and the names of all 49 victims, though its design is only 30 percent complete….

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