The gunman who killed nearly 50 people inside a gay nightclub in Orlando last month was on steroids.
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Law enforcement officials say autopsy results indicate Omar Mateen's body showed signs of longtime exposure to steroids which can cause emotional shifts including anger, often called 'roid rage.
Marteen's ex-wife said he did have a history of steroid use.
It's not immediately clear if the drugs played a role in the June attack. More medical tests are underway.
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The Department of Justice is also looking into how the Orlando police responded to the Pulse nightclub shooting. The goal is to be able to provide other law enforcement officials with a guide about how to respond to similar incidents.
(H/T NY Daily News, Rare)
