Pulse Nightclub shooting: Remembering the 49 victims

By Camille Sarabia and FOX 35 Digital Staff

Published June 12, 2026 9:27 AM EDT

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A decade after Pulse, mother keeps son's memory alive

Nearly 10 years after the Pulse nightclub shooting claimed 49 lives, the pain remains a daily reality for many of the families left behind.

ORLANDO, Fla. - June 12, 2026, marks 10 years since the deadly shooting at Pulse Nightclub – one of the deadliest shootings in U.S. history and a tragedy that forever changed Orlando.

Many of those killed – known as the 49 Angels – were young men and women celebrating Latin Night at the LGBTQ nightclub.

Earlier this year, the Pulse Nightclub building and site were demolished in preparation for the building of a permanent memorial. Construction is expected to begin in September 2026 with an anticipated dedication and opening sometime in 2027.

Remembering the 49 angels

Those lost during the Pulse shooting are known as the "49 Angels." The victims ranged in age from 18 to 50 years old.

Ahead of the 10-year remembrance, the City of Orlando released updated photos of the 49 Angels.

Edward "Eddie" Manuel Sotomayor Jr. was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Deonka Deidra Drayton (Dee Dee)was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Eddie Jamol-Droy Justice (Brycen Banks) was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Cory James Connell was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Darryl "DJ" Burt II was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2026. (Source: City of Orlando)

Brenda Marquez McCool was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Antonio Davon Brown was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Christopher Andrew Leinonen was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Angel Luis Candelario Padró was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Amanda Lizette Alvear Benabe was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Anthony Luis Laureano Disla was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Alejandro Barrios Martinez was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Akyra Monet Murray was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Eric Ivan Ortiz Rivera (Shaky) was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Enrique L. Rios Jr. was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Frank Hernandez Escalante (Frankie) was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Gerardo A. Ortiz Jimenez was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Franky Jimmy De Jesus Velázquez was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Jason Benjamin Josaphat was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Jean Carlo Mendez Perez was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Javier Jorge Reyes was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Jean Carlos Nieves Rodriguez (Moñoño) was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Joel Rayón Paniagua was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Jerry Wright was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega (John) was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Juan Pablo Rivera Velázquez was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Juan Chavez Martinez was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Juan Ramón Guerrero was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Kimberly Jean Morris was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Luis D. Conde was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Leroy Valentin Fernández was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Luis Daniel "Dani" Wilson Leon was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Luis Sergio Vielma was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Luis Omar Ocasio Capo was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Martin Benitez Torres (Papa) was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Miguel Angel Honorato was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Mercedez Marisol Flores (Mari) was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Oscar Aracena was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Paul Terrell Henry "Daddy" was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Rodolfo Ayala Ayala was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Peter Ommy Gonzalez Cruz (Ommy) was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Shane Evan Tomlinson was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Simón Adrián Carrillo Fernández was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Tevin Eugene Crosby was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Stanley Almodovar III was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Xavier Emmanuel Serrano-Rosado was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan (Mary) was killed in the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. (Source: City of Orlando)

The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the city of Orlando and previous reporting.

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