Who was identified as the gunman in the Orlando shooting?

The individual identified as the gunman in the Orlando shooting is Omar Mateen. This tragic event took place on June 12, 2016, when Mateen opened fire at the Pulse nightclub, resulting in the deaths of 49 individuals and injuring many others. His actions were deemed a terrorist attack and a hate crime, as he targeted the LGBTQ+ community.

The other individuals mentioned in the choices were involved in different incidents. Sayfullo Saipov was identified in the 2017 New York City truck attack, Stephen Paddock was the perpetrator of the Las Vegas shooting in 2017, and Alek Minassian was responsible for a van attack in Toronto in 2018. Each of these incidents had its unique context and circumstances, further distinguishing them from the Orlando shooting committed by Omar Mateen.