Omar Mateen’s current wife knew that her husband planned to commit an act of terror in advance of Sunday’s tragic shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
According to NBC News, Noor Zahi Salman told the FBI that she tried to dissuade her husband from carrying out the attack.
She also said that she was with him when he bought ammunition and a holster, and she drove Mateen to the gay nightclub to scope it out before the shootings took place.
Salman is cooperating, but authorities are considering filing criminal charges against her.
Her husband went on to kill 49 people and injure another 53 people in what would amount to the deadliest mass shooting in American history.
Since the attack, Salman has reportedly been staying with Mateen’s controversial father, who continues to bash homosexuals in the media despite his son’s actions.
Mateen was married twice and was the father of a 3-year-old boy.
Massacre in Orlando: A Timeline of Terror (Photos)
Orlando terror suspect Omar Mateen in an undated photo. He is the gunman behind the deadliest shooting in U.S. history, which claimed 50 lives.
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Mateen entered Pulse, a popular LGBT night club with an intent to kill. Around 2 a.m., he began shooting patrons with an assault rifle.
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About 20 minutes into the shooting, Mateen placed a 911 call pledging allegiance to ISIS and referencing the Boston Marathon bombers. First responders arrived on the scene to find carnage inside and outside the club.
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Around 5 a.m., authorities broke down a wall and exchanged gunfire with Mateen, who had taken hostages. Mateen was killed.
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During a morning press conference, Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer amended the casualties from 20 to 50. Thirty-nine (including Mateen) were found dead at the club, two died outside, and nine died en route to the hospital. Fifty-three were injured.
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Pulse remained an active crime scene Sunday as authorities worked to identify the victims.
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Authorities descended upon Mateen's apartment Sunday afternoon to collect evidence and find a motive behind the shooting.
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A bomb squad was also brought in to sweep for explosives.
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Family and friends of the victims continue to await word. Authorities have yet to notify many next of kin.
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Omar Mateen killed 50 people in the deadliest mass shooting in American history
Orlando terror suspect Omar Mateen in an undated photo. He is the gunman behind the deadliest shooting in U.S. history, which claimed 50 lives.