Orlando Nightclub Shooter's Widow Arrested On Federal Charges

The widow of the gunman who killed 49 people in an Orlando nightclub has been arrested in connection with the mass shooting, officials said.

Noor Salman was arrested by the FBI at her home near San Francisco and faces federal charges, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida said. The charges reportedly include obstruction of justice and aiding and abetting her husband with material support.

Omar Mateen carried out the deadly attack in the gay club Pulse in June. He was killed in the ensuing shootout with police.

The New York Times first reported the arrest. Mateen previously told the Times she was unaware of her husband's plans, something investigators spent hours trying to determine in interviews with her.

Salman will be in federal court in Oakland at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, officials said.

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Photo courtesy of the Orlando Police Department