What struck me when I saw this at something like 3 AM this morning was the BBC was about the only place, they still are, saying "gay bar" but at the same time, I think NY Times, WaPo and the BBC are not saying at least for now, that it is Islamic violence. Maybe early on, that is proper reporting.
My condolences to the victims.
It sounds like they are saying this shooter was born in 1986 to Afghan parents; maybe they are American citizens but that seems to be his background nonetheless.