Father of Orlando Shooter Omar Mateen Apologizes (Video)

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Father of Orlando Shooter Omar Mateen Apologizes
Mir Seddique, an immigrant from Afghanistan, told a reporter from NBC News "we are in shock like the whole country." 
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Father of Orlando Shooter Omar Mateen Apologizes

Mir Seddique, an immigrant from Afghanistan, told a reporter from NBC News "we are in shock like the whole country."

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