OPD: Westboro Baptist Church will not be in Orlando

UDPATE! It now appears that Westboro is planning to protest in Orlando.

Rumors abound that Westboro Baptist Church is headed to Orlando to protest Pulse shooting victims’ funerals.

The Orlando Police Department released a statement via email to community leaders stating that the hate group, also known for protesting the funerals of service members, will not be in Orlando.

Read the email OPD sent below:

Good morning Commissioner Sheehan and Director Terry DeCarlo,

Can you please assist in getting the word out that the Westboro group has no plans to come to Orlando. This has been confirmed through several agencies and intelligence units. However, we are still seeing groups here in Orlando planning counter Westboro protests which again is putting concerns on resources and creating fear in the community.

Once again, Westboro group is NOT making plans to come to Orlando. Could you please discourage any such activities being planned by counter protests at this time.

Thank you.

Orlando Police Department

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