On June 12, 2016, Omar Mateen killed 49 and wounded 53 others, including Perez, at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. He flipped the switch – or pulled the piñata more appropriately – to display the colorful memorial for the 49 people who lost their lives 10 months ago. READ MORE: Daza's double keys rally, Rockies beat Marlins 7-1įor Mario Perez, it’s a bitter sweet moment. MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A beautiful rainbow, a symbol of unity, now illuminates Lincoln Road.