FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- A fire overnight destroyed the Islamic Center of Fort Pierce, a mosque once attended by the Pulse nightclub killer and another American terrorist, reports CBS West Plam Beach Florida affiliate WPEC-TV.
The first crews on scene reported seeing flames shooting through the mosque’s roof.
The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Monday morning says the blaze was set.
Authorities said it was unclear if there were any ties to the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
According to the station, the FBI investigated Mateen for terrorist ties twice, including connections to Abu Salha.