UPDATED: Vegas Death Toll Climbs; No Evidence Of Terrorism
(Las Vegas, NV) — Las Vegas police say at least 58 people are dead and more than 500 are injured in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. An armed man fired into a crowd of concert-goers at a country music festival on the Las Vegas strip from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay and Casino last night. Witnesses reported seeing muzzle flashes from upper floors of the hotel and the sound of automatic gun fire. The gunman, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, committed suicide after the massacre and police say they found at least ten rifles in his hotel room. ISIS is claiming responsibility for the attack but the FBI has disputed those claims saying there is not evidence to suggest Paddock is connected to any international terrorist groups.
White House Spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she has not had a chance to “dive deep” with the President on gun control legislation. Asked why not, given that President Trump responded to the 2016 mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida on the day that it happened, Sanders said, “there is a difference between being a candidate and being president.” Sanders said the White House is focused on responding to the tragedy.
ISIS is claiming responsibility for the deadly massacre that took place on the Las Vegas Strip, but the FBI says they have seen no evidence so far the shooting is connected to international terrorism. Several new outlets report that ISIS is claiming responsibility for the shooting through its own news agency, however U.S. law enforcement has not confirmed this or mentioned Islamic radicalization as a potential motive at this time. ISIS claims that the gunman converted to Islam months ago.
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UPDATED: Vegas Death Toll Climbs; No Evidence Of Terrorism
(Las Vegas, NV) — At least 58 people are dead and more than 500 are injured following the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. An armed man fired upon concert-goers at a country music festival last night from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay and Casino. A representative of the FBI says that so far, there is no connection between last night’s shooting in Las Vegas and international terrorism. Witnesses reported seeing muzzle flashes from upper floors of the hotel and the sound of automatic gunfire as concert-goers hit the ground and ran for cover in panic. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo identified the lone gunman as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, who they say killed himself following the massacre. The FBI was at another property this morning associated with Paddock and was ready to serve a search warrant.
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, the closest trauma center to the Las Vegas strip, reports that they have treated 180 patients from the mass shooting late Sunday night, 14 of whom have died. Sunrise personnel have performed approximately 30 emergency surgeries. The hospital says it is currently notifying next of kin and working with Emergency Services personnel and Las Vegas Metro Police to provide information to families searching for loved ones. In a statement, Sunrise Hospital CEO Todd Sklamberg commended hospital staff and partners for their tremendous response to an unprecedented tragedy.
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband are urging legislators to act in order to stop massacres like the one that happened last night in Las Vegas. Speaking on Capitol Hill, Captain Mark Kelly told reporters last night’s attack is an example of a worst case scenario — high-power weaponry in the hands of a determined killer with a tactical advantage. Kelly said Americans shouldn’t accept rampant gun violence as simply the cost of living in America. Kelly called on Congress to stop legislation that will weaken gun laws and act to rein in the chaos. Giffords was at Kelly’s side as he spoke, but she didn’t speak herself. Giffords was shot in the head during an attempted assassination in Tucson in 2011 that left six people dead.
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UPDATED: Vegas Shooter’s Father Was Bank Robber On Most Wanted List
(Orlando, FL) — Suspected Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock’s father once robbed an Arizona bank and was named to the FBI’s Most Wanted List. Paddock’s brother Eric told reporters today their father, Patrick Paddock, was arrested for robbing the Valley National Bank in Phoenix in 1960. At the time, the senior Paddock was living in Tucson with his wife and four kids. Stephen Paddock in the lone suspect in the shooting deaths of nearly 60 people last night in Las Vegas during a country music concert near the Strip.
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UPDATED: Sunrise Hospital Reports Vegas Casualties
(Las Vegas, NV) — Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, the closest trauma center to the Las Vegas strip, reports that they have treated 180 patients from the mass shooting late Sunday night, 14 of whom have died. Sunrise personnel have performed approximately 30 emergency surgeries. The hospital says it is currently notifying next of kin and working with Emergency Services personnel and Las Vegas Metro Police to provide information to families searching for loved ones. In a statement, Sunrise Hospital CEO Todd Sklamberg commended hospital staff and partners for their tremendous response to an unprecedented tragedy.
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UPDATED: Police ID Suspect In Mass Las Vegas Shooting
(Las Vegas, NV) — Las Vegas authorities says the shooter who opened fire on a concert crowd worked was an accountant. The motive for the shooting attack by 64-year-old suspect Stephen Paddock remains unclear. Police say Paddock had no criminal history, except for a minor citation. The shooter opened fire on a concert crowd last night along the Las Vegas Strip from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, killing over 50 people and injuring 400 others. Authorities say Paddock had been staying at Mandalay Bay since last Thursday. Paddock lived in Mesquite, [[ MEH-skeet ]], Nevada about 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas. Records show he purchased a home in 2015 in the Sun City Mesquite retirement community, an upscale development of about 14-hundred homes. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police obtained a search warrant and planned to enter Paddock’s home today.
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UPDATED: Las Vegas Paramedic Says Private Cars Used To Transport Injured
(Las Vegas, NV) — A first responder says bystanders helped paramedics deal with the wounded after a gunman opened fire last night from the 32nd floor of the Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Paramedic Damon Schilling tells CNN first responders were loading the wounded into personal cars and trucks to help get them to hospitals. Eventually, well over 120 ambulances responded to the shooting scene. The death toll from the mass shooting has risen to nearly 60 with more than 500 others injured.
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UPDATED: Sports Teams, Players React To Vegas Shootings
(Undated) — Teams across the sports landscape are tweeting their sorrow and prayers in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Individual athletes have also offered their sympathy. Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper tweeted, “The pride of Vegas runs deep when you are born and raised in such a great town. I can’t fathom the horrific event that has taken place!” Titans running back DeMarco Murray posted, “Terrible news coming out of my hometown, praying for all affected by this horrific situation.” NASCAR driver Kyle Busch tweeted that he is “Devastated to hear of the senseless tragedy in my hometown. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.” The UNLV men’s hockey team also tweeted that assistant coach Nick Robone is out of surgery and in ICU after he was shot during the incident.
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UPDATED: MGM Resorts Asks For Certified Trauma Counselors To Help
(Las Vegas, NV) — In the hours after the mass shooting near its Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, MGM Resorts is asking for certified trauma counselors to volunteer their time. The parent company sent out a message this morning telling its guests that, “Following the tragic events in Las Vegas last night, crisis counselors are available for any guest or employee who needs to speak with someone.” MGM Resorts is asking qualified counselors to go to the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino where assignments will be handed out. Nearly 60 people have died and more than 500 others are injured following the mass shooting last night.
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UPDATED: Law Enforcement Officials Say LV Shooter Had Big Gambling Transactions
(Las Vegas, MV) — More information is trickling out about the man who opened fire in Las Vegas killing 58 people and hurting more than 500 others last night. NBC News reports 64-year-old Stephen Paddock of Mesquite [[ meh-SKEET ]], Nevada racked up thousands of dollars in gambling transactions over the past few weeks. It’s not clear if the transactions are wins or losses. Paddock had checked into the hotel last Thursday. In his professional life, Paddock was an accountant or auditor. Paddock was a licensed pilot who owned two airplanes and had no criminal history beyond a citation that was handled normally.
Lockheed Martin said in a statement that Paddock worked for a predecessor company of theirs for three years starting in 1985. The company was cooperating with authorities to answer any questions about him.
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UPDATED: Day After In Las Vegas As Concert Venue Becomes Bloody Shooting Scene
(Las Vegas, NV) — As the sun rises in Las Vegas today, damage can be seen in the hours after a gunman opened fire killing 58 people and injuring more than 500 people attending a concert along the famous Strip. On the 32nd floor of the of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, two windows were blown out and a drape could be seen blowing softly in the desert wind. That is the room gunman Stephen Paddock used last night to fire on a crowd of concert goers below. The concert venue turned crime scene is filled with bandages, plastic bottles and other items that concert goers left behind as they urgently fled while bullets were fired at them. The Strip is closed in front of the Mandalay Bay as the investigation unfolds. The FBI has taken over the scene and is going over the area.
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UPDATED: Sheriff: Shooting Suspect Not Known To Law Enforcement
(Las Vegas, NV) — Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo says the suspect in last night’s shooting in Las Vegas wasn’t known to law enforcement. At a press conference, Lombardo said suspect Stephen Paddock was checked against many law enforcement databases, and there weren’t any hits. Lombardo remarked that it’s believed Paddock moved a small arsenal to his hotel room by himself. He added that Paddock was seen with a female who’s currently out of the country. Lombardo said she’s considered a person of interest. He stated that contact has been made with her, and police plan to “engage her” when she returns to the United States.
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UPDATED: Vegas Death Toll Climbs; No Evidence Of Terrorism
(Las Vegas, NV) — Las Vegas police say the death toll in last night’s shooting is going up. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said that more than 500 are wounded. He added that police are now starting the long process of gathering evidence in the case. An armed man unleashed a shower of bullets from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay and Casino into a packed crowd of people at a country music festival last night. A representative of the FBI says that so far, there is no connection between last night’s shooting in Las Vegas and international terrorism. Witnesses reported seeing muzzle flashes from upper floors of the hotel and the sound of automatic gunfire. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo identified the lone gunman as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, who they say killed himself following the massacre. The FBI was at another property this morning associated with Paddock and was ready to serve a search warrant.
Officials issued a call for blood donations. Lombardo asked people to visit the Las Vegas Metro Police Department website for donation information. He said the injured were taken to five area hospitals. Governor Brian Sandoval searched for words to express his feelings. He called the response to the shooting the “finest hour” for first-responders in Las Vegas. He called the effort by the sheriff’s department unprecedented and said paramedics waded into what was basically a war zone after the shooting.
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UPDATED: Sandoval: Shooting A Cowardly, Despicable Act
(Las Vegas, NV) — Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval says last night’s shooting in Las Vegas was a cowardly and despicable act. Speaking in Las Vegas today, Sandoval said he’s visited victims in the hospital, and it’s unimaginable what they’re going through. He urged people in the area to give blood. Police updated the death toll to 58, with more than 500 injured.
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UPDATED: FBI: No Connection Between Vegas Shooting, International Terrorism
(Las Vegas, NV) — A representative of the FBI says that so far, there is no connection between last night’s shooting in Las Vegas and international terrorism. He made the statement at a press conference in Las Vegas that updated the death toll in the shooting to 58. Reuters recently reported that ISIS had claimed responsibility for the attack.
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UPDATED: Police: Shooting Death Toll Up To 58
(Las Vegas, NV) — Las Vegas police say the death toll in last night’s shooting is up to 58, with more than 500 wounded. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said the death toll may still rise. He added that police are now starting the long process of gathering evidence in the case.
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UPDATED: Mesquite Police Say No Interaction With Las Vegas Shooter
(Mesquite, NV) — Mesquite, Nevada police say they never had any interaction with the man suspected of shooting and killing at least 50 people on the Las Vegas Strip. Mesquite police officer Quinn Averett told reporters when police entered 64-year-old Stephen Paddock’s home today, “I believe there were some weapons found and maybe some ammunition.” Averett says Paddock’s home is located in a quiet retirement community where people drive golf carts down the road.
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UPDATED: Mesquite Police Search Gunman’s Home
(Mesquite, NV) — Police in Mesquite say they’ve executed a search warrant at the home of the suspected Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock. Mesquite police officer Quinn Averett told reporters that no one was inside Paddock’s home, located in an upscale retirement community, but there were weapons found. Averett added that neighbors have been evacuated as a precaution while officers sweep the home. Averett described the residence as a single-family home in a quiet cul-de-sac.
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UPDATED: Paddock: Like An Asteroid Hit Family
(Orlando, FL) — The brother of accused Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock says it feels like an asteroid has hit his family. Speaking to reporters from outside his home in Orlando, Eric Paddock said he was stunned to learn his brother had opened fire on an outdoor concert, killing at least 50 people and injuring more than 400 others. Paddock called his brother “just a guy who gambled and went to hotels and shows.” Paddock said his family had “no reason, rhyme or rationale” for the shooting, and that his brother did not have any criminal past or group affiliation. He said the last time he spoke to his brother was after Hurricane Irma, when Stephen Paddock texted him to check on their mother. A neighbor of the family called the shooter a “professional gambler and a nice guy.”
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UPDATED: Deadliest Mass Shooting In U.S. History Plays Out On Vegas Strip
(Las Vegas, NV) — More than 50 people are dead and hundreds of others are injured following the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. An armed man fired into a packed crowd of concert-goers at a country music festival on the Las Vegas strip from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay and Casino last night. Las Vegas police say the suspected sole gunman, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, killed himself after the massacre. Witnesses reported seeing muzzle flashes from upper floors of the hotel and the sound of automatic gun fire. Lombardo added that Paddock, who lived in Mesquite [[ mehs-KEET ]], Nevada, had at least ten rifles in his room and noted a minor record he had with police. Lombardo says no motive has been uncovered yet and he’s not ready to call it an act of terrorism.
President Trump says we are joined today in “shock and grief” after the mass shooting last night in Las Vegas. Speaking from the White House, Trump called the shooting “an act of pure evil” and instructed flags to be flown at half-staff. He added that he will visit Las Vegas on Wednesday. He plans to meet with law enforcement, first responders and families of the victims. Police say over 50 people are dead and well over 400 people are hurt after suspected gunman Stephen Paddock fired at concert-goers from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino while country singer Jason Aldean performed last night.
ISIS is claiming responsibility for the deadly massacre that took place on the Las Vegas Strip, but the FBI says they have seen no evidence so far that the shooting is connected to international terrorism. Reuters reports that ISIS is claiming responsibility for the shooting through its own news agency, however U.S. law enforcement has not confirmed this or mentioned Islamic radicalization as a potential motive at this time. ISIS claims that the gunman converted to Islam months ago. More than 50 people are dead and 400 injured after Stephen Paddock fired into a crowd at a country music festival from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino last night. Police said he later committed suicide It’s the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
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UPDATED: Trump Speaks After Vegas Mass Shooting
(Washington, DC) — President Trump says we are joined today in “shock and grief” after the mass shooting last night in Las Vegas. Speaking from the White House, Trump called the shooting “an act of pure evil” and instructed flags to be flown at half-staff. He added that he will visit Las Vegas on Wednesday. He plans to meet with law enforcement, first responders and families of the victims. Police say over 50 people are dead and well over 400 people are hurt after suspected gunman Stephen Paddock fired at concert-goers from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino while country singer Jason Aldean performed last night.
Trump praised the quick actions of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and first responders he said helped save the lives of so many. He said the speed with which they responded was miraculous and prevented an even greater loss of life. Trump said that in the face of horror, America comes together. He asked the nation to call upon the bonds of citizenship, ties of community and the comfort of common humanity. Trump said while people are looking for some kind of light in the darkness, the answers don’t come easy.
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UPDATED: Trump Speaks after Vegas Mass Shooting
(Washington, DC) — President Trump says we are joined today in “shock and grief”after the mass shooting last night in Las Vegas.
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UPDATED: Companion Of Las Vegas Gunman Located By Police
(Las Vegas, NV) — Las Vegas authorities say they’ve located the companion of mass shooting suspect Stephen Paddock. Police were looking for Marilou Danley who was believed to have been living in a retirement community in Mesquite, [[ meh-SKEET ]] Nevada with the 64-year-old Paddock. Danley was cleared by police of any involvement in the mass shooting, though investigators say they are still investigating. Police said Danley was out of the country when the attack occurred last night on the Las Vegas Strip. Early in the investigation, Danley’s name and picture was released by authorities as a person of interest in the shooting case.
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UPDATED: Country Singer Says Deadly Vegas Scene “Beyond Horrific”
(Las Vegas, NV) — Country singer Jason Aldean is describing a scene that in his words was “beyond horrific” after a gunman opened fire on concert goers on the Las Vegas Strip. Aldean was on stage performing when the shooter started firing from the nearby Mandalay Bay Hotel. Aldean posted on his Instagram account, “Tonight has been beyond horrific. I still don’t know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that me and my crew are safe.” The singer added, “My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved tonight. It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night.” At least 50 people are dead and 400 others are injured.
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UPDATED: ISIS Claims Responsibility For Vegas Massacre
(Undated) — ISIS is claiming responsibility for the deadly massacre that took place on the Las Vegas Strip, but the FBI says they have seen no evidence so far the shooting is connected to international terrorism. Reuters reports that ISIS is claiming responsibility for the shooting through its own news agency, however U.S. law enforcement has not confirmed this or mentioned Islamic radicalization as a potential motive at this time. ISIS claims that the gunman converted to Islam months ago. More than 50 people are dead and 400 injured after Stephen Paddock fired into a crowd at a country music festival from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino last night. Police said he later committed suicide It’s the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
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UPDATED: Country Singer Says Deadly Vegas Scene “Beyond Horrific”
(Las Vegas, NV) — Country singer Jason Aldean is describing a scene that in his words was “beyond horrific” after a gunman opened fire on concert goers on the Las Vegas Strip. Aldean was on stage performing when the shooter started firing from the nearby Mandalay Bay Hotel. Aldean posted on his Instagram account, “Tonight has been beyond horrific. I still don’t know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that me and my crew are safe.” The singer added, “My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved tonight. It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night.” At least 50 people are dead and 400 others are injured.
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UPDATED: Deadliest Shooting In U.S. History Plays Out On Vegas Strip
(Las Vegas, NV) — Las Vegas Police say more than 50 people are dead and 400 injured after a gunman fired into a crowd at a packed country music festival on the strip. An armed man opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay and Casino onto the crowd of concert-goers below last night. Witnesses reported seeing muzzle flashes from upper floors of the hotel and the sound of automatic gun fire. In an update this morning, Vegas Police Sheriff Joe Lombardo says officers believe the suspected sole gunman, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, killed himself following the massacre. Authorities say a cache of weapons was found inside the hotel room where Paddock died. The mass shooting has no known link to overseas terrorism or terror groups. This marks the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke is monitoring the tragedy in Las Vegas. In a statement this morning, Duke said there was no information to indicate “specific, credible threats” to any other public venues in the country at this time. She said Americans should, however, expect increased security in and around public places and events, as officials take additional precautions. Duke said the Department of Homeland Security will work with federal, state, and local partners in responding to and investigating the tragedy. At least 50 people died Sunday night during a concert on the Las Vegas Strip when the gunman opened fire into a crowd standing below the Mandalay Bay Hotel.
Former President Barack Obama says he is praying for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas that left at least 50 people dead. Obama tweeted this morning “Michelle & I are praying for the victims in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with their families & everyone enduring another senseless tragedy.” The shooting occurred last night on the Las Vegas Strip during a music festival. The gunman is identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo says Paddock died at the Mandalay Bay Hotel near the Strip. That’s where he’s believed to have opened fire on the crowd of concertgoers from the 32nd floor.
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UPDATED: DHS Sec: No Threat To Other Venues At This Time
(Washington, DC) — Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke is monitoring the tragedy in Las Vegas. In a statement this morning, Duke said there was no information to indicate “specific, credible threats” to any other public venues in the country at this time. She said Americans should, however, expect increased security in and around public places and events, as officials take additional precautions. Duke said the Department of Homeland Security will work with federal, state, and local partners in responding to and investigating the tragedy. At least 50 people died Sunday night during a concert on the Las Vegas Strip when the gunman opened fire into a crowd standing below the Mandalay Bay Hotel.
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UPDATED: NYPD Deploys Assets Following Vegas Shooting
(New York, NY) — New York City’s police department is monitoring developments of last night’s deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas. Police Commissioner James O’Neill says while there is no direct threat to New York City, the department is deploying personnel to strategic locations out of an abundance of caution. O’Neill adds that what happened in Vegas can happen anywhere in the country. He says the department’s thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the shooting.
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UPDATED: Obama: We Are Prayer For Victims Of Another Senseless Tragedy
(Undated) — Former President Barack Obama says he is praying for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas that left at least 50 people dead. Obama tweeted this morning “Michelle & I are praying for the victims in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with their families & everyone enduring another senseless tragedy.” The shooting occurred last night on the Las Vegas Strip during a music festival. The gunman is identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo says Paddock died at the Mandalay Bay Hotel near the Strip. That’s where he’s believed to have opened fire on the crowd of concertgoers from the 32nd floor.
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UPDATED: Brother Of Las Vegas Shooter Can’t Understand What Happened
(Orlando, FL) — The brother of the now-dead Las Vegas shooter says he was “completely dumbfounded” by the incident. Eric Paddock lives in Orlando, Florida and told the “Orlando Sentinel” he doesn’t understand what happened. Public records indicate that 64-year-old Stephen Paddock had several relatives living in Central Florida and that he lived in Melbourne from 2013 to 2015. Eric Paddock said he has made a statement to police and would have more to say later.
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UPDATED: Pope Offers Prayers For Las Vegas
(Vatican City) — The Pope is praying for the people of Las Vegas. The Vatican released a statement this morning, following the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Pope Francis commended the efforts of police and emergency service personnel and offered his “spiritual closeness” to all those affected by the tragedy. At least 50 people were killed and more than 400 others injured when a lone gunman opened fire on a crowd of people gathered for a country music concert on the Vegas Strip. The shooter has been identified as 64 year old Stephen Paddock. Authorities traced him to a room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay, across from the concert, where he was found dead.
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UPDATED: Las Vegas Update: Over 50 people Dead, Over 400 Hurt
(Las Vegas, NV) — Las Vegas Police say “over 50 people” are dead and “well over 400 people” are hurt following a mass shooting at an outdoor country music festival on the Strip last night. In an update this morning, Vegas Police Sheriff Joe Lombardo says officers believe the suspected sole gunman, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, killed himself after firing at concert-goers from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino while country singer Jason Aldean performed last night. Lombardo said they believe a companion of the shooter named Marilou Danley was not involved. Witnesses reported seeing muzzle flashes from upper floors of the hotel and the sound of automatic gun fire. This marks the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S.
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UPDATED: Las Vegas Update: Over 50 people Dead, Over 400 Hurt
(Las Vegas, NV) — Las Vegas Police say “over 50 people” are dead and “well over 400 people” are hurt following a mass shooting at an outdoor country music festival on the Strip last night. In an update this morning, Vegas Police Sheriff Joe Lombardo says officers believe the suspected sole gunman, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, killed himself after firing at concert-goers from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino while country singer Jason Aldean performed last night. Lombardo said they believe a companion of the shooter named Marilou Danley was not involved. Witnesses reported seeing muzzle flashes from upper floors of the hotel and the sound of automatic gun fire. This marks the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S.
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UPDATED: Las Vegas Shooter Recently Lived In Central Florida
(Melbourne, FL) — The man identified as the shooter who killed at least 50 people and injured 200 others in Las Vegas last night was reportedly a recent resident of Central Florida. According to Orlando’s News 6, property records indicate that 64-year-old Stephen Paddock lived in Melbourne from 2013 to 2015. Paddock was shot and killed by Las Vegas police after the shooting, which has overtaken last year’s massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando as the worst in U.S. history.
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UPDATED: Person Of Interest No Longer Involved
(Las Vegas, NV) — Police are no longer calling Marilou Danley a person of interest in connection with the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Authorities say they’ve located the woman who was believed to be a companion of 64-year-old Steven Paddock who opened fire at a Las Vegas country music concert. Danley was wanted for questioning, but is no longer believed to have been involved. Police say they’ve also located both vehicles registered to the gunman. Paddock was killed by police on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel. At least 50 people are dead and more than 200 others are wounded from last night’s event.
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UPDATED: Vice President Pence Tweets Condolences
(Undated) — The Vice President of the United States is sending love and prayers to the victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting. Mike Pence tweeted out this morning that he and his wife Karen are praying for the victims and offering their love. He also thanked the “courageous first responders for their acts of bravery.” At least 50 people were killed and more than 200 others injured when a lone gunman opened fire on a crowd of people gathered for a country music festival. The shooter has been identified as 64 year old Stephen Paddock. Authorities traced him to a room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay, across from the concert. He was killed by police.
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10-02-2017 05:27:02
UDPATED: Vegas Shooting Marks Deadliest In U.S. History
(Las Vegas, NV) — At least 50 people are dead and more than 200 injured in Las Vegas in what’s being called the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, appearing on NBC’s “Today” Show, says the shooter was obviously familiar with the weaponry he was using. Bratton says some of the horrific injuries being described could have been caused my military-style cartridges. Police say the gunman, identified now as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, fired into a concert crowd from the 32nd floor at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino as country star Jason Aldean was performing last night. He was later killed by police. His companion, Marilou Danley, is being questioned by police.
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10-02-2017 05:00:09
UPDATED: Vegas Shooting Marks Deadliest In U.S. History
(Las Vegas, NV) — At least 50 people are dead and more than 200 are injured following a mass shooting at an outdoor country music festival on the Las Vegas strip. Las Vegas Police Sheriff Joe Lombardo says shots were fired at concert-goers from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino while country singer Jason Aldean performed last night.
The sole gunman was later killed by police and is being identified as 64-year-old local resident Stephen Paddock. Police say they located a companion of the shooter named Marilou Danley who is being questioned in the investigation. Witnesses reported seeing muzzle flashes from upper floors of the hotel and the sound of automatic gun fire. This marks the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S.
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10-02-2017 04:34:07
UPDATED: Trump Takes To Twitter After Vegas Massacre
(Undated) — President Trump has been made aware of the nightmare unfolding in Las Vegas. The president took to Twitter this morning after the deadliest mass shooting in American history. He tweeted “My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!” At least 50 people were killed and more than 200 others injured when a lone gunman opened fire on a crowd of people gathered for a country music concert on the Vegas Strip. The shooter has been identified as 64 year old Stephen Paddock. Authorities traced him to a room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay, across from the concert. He was killed by police.
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10-02-2017 04:30:07
UPDATED: Celebrities React To Las Vegas Mass Shooting
(Las Vegas, NV) — The mass shooting in Las Vegas is sending shock waves around the world and many celebrities are reacting. At least 50 people are dead and more than 200 others wounded after a gunman opened fire on a crowd at the Route 91 Harvest Festival on the Las Vegas strip. Musicians took to social media to send love and offer condolences to the victims. Mariah Carey tweeted, “Horrified to hear about the shooting in Las Vegas.” Sia told people to find cover and hide immediately when the reports came out. R&B singer Ne-Yo wrote, “Hearing crazy news coming out of my hometown. Las Vegas, please stay safe.” Other music artists to send out messages include Josh Groban, Brad Paisley, Paris Hilton and Jason Aldean. Aldean was on stage performing when the shooting began. He wrote on Instagram that he and his crew are all safe.
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10-02-2017 04:00:04
UPDATED: Country Artists React To Las Vegas Mass Shooting
(Las Vegas, NV) — Country artists are taking to Twitter after shots rang out at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. We now know that the result of that gunfire was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. At least 50 people are dead and more than 200 others have been injured. Jason Aldean was on stage when the shooting started. He and his crew are safe. Jake Owen, who also performed at the concert tweeted, “Praying for everyone here in Vegas. I witnessed the most unimaginable event tonight. We are okay. Others aren’t. Please pray.” Lee Brice who performed on Friday wrote, “Hearts out to Vegas. You are all in our prayers.” Martina McBride tweeted, “We played this festival last year. Praying for everyone’s safety.” Other county artists to send messages include Lauren Alaina, Luke Combs and Chris Young. At least two people were killed when a shooter opened fire last night, dozens others have been wounded.
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10-02-2017 03:59:04
UPDATED: Deadliest Mass Shooting In U.S. History Rocks Las Vegas
(Las Vegas, NV) — The horror that unfolded last night in Las Vegas is now being called the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. At least 50 people are dead and more than 200 others injured. Authorities say a gunman opened fire on a crowd of concertgoers across from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. He was later shot and killed by police on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay.
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10-02-2017 03:53:03
UPDATED: Las Vegas Death Toll Jumps To At Least 50
(Las Vegas, NV) — The death toll has risen dramatically following what can only be described as a massacre Las Vegas. Authorities are now saying at least 50 people are dead and more than 200 injured after a gunman opened fire on a crowd of concertgoers across from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
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10-02-2017 03:45:03
UPDATED: Police: 20+ Dead, More Than 100 Injured In Mass Shooting
(Las Vegas, NV) — More than 20 people are dead and over 100 are injured following a mass shooting on the Vegas strip. The shooting happened last night during a country music festival near the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The gunman was later killed by police on the 32nd floor of the hotel. He’s being identified as a 64 year old local man by the name of Stephen Paddock.
During a press conference this morning Clark County Sheriff’s Department officials said they’re looking for “a companion” of the shooter’s named Marilou Danley. She’s been described as four-foot-eleven and Asian.
The mass shooting forced the closure of McCarran International Airport for a brief period. The airport is just east of the Mandalay hotel. There were reports of people at the concert trying to escape the gunfire by running onto an airport runway. The hotel was also virtually locked down following the shooting.
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10-02-2017 03:29:02
