The testimony of a Belle Isle police officer was given this week allowing for the first public account of what happened inside the Pulse nightclub earlier this month. Officer Brandon Cornwell’s account of what happened could explain why the death toll was so high — they were told to stand down and not to pursue the shooter. According to
Orlando Cops Told To Stand Down — Not To Pursue Shooter For “15-20 Minutes”
“We got word from higher up, and it was communicated to the OPD lieutenant that we needed to withdraw.”