Melissa E. Holsman writes for USA Today.
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Members Vow to Rebuild Fire-Damaged Mosque Where Pulse Shooter Worshipped
, 09-13-2016
Image via RNS/Reuters/St. Lucie County Sherrif's Office
Whoever set fire to a portion of the Islamic Center of Fort Pierce, Fla. has “terrorized our community,” a spokesman said, but the mosque will be reused as soon as possible.
The blaze at the facility — where Orlando Pulse nightclub mass shooter Omar Mateen used to worship — started at 12:40 a.m. Sept. 12. The cause is under investigation, fire officials said.
A video shows a person approaching the east side of the building just before a flash appears and fire breaks out, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.