The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported at least 59 dead, more than 525 injured. Police found 23 guns in the shooter’s Mandalay Bay hotel room, 19 more in his Mesquite residence. Blood donations centers have asked those wishing to donate to wait until Tuesday afternoon at the soonest. Metro is still investigating any potential motives the shooter might have had.
The gunman who opened fire and killed at least 58 people was a 64-year-old Mesquite resident Stephen Paddock was in a 32nd-floor room of the Mandalay Bay, where he checked in on September 28 As officers entered his room, Paddock shot and killed himself, police said early Monday. Sheriff Joe Lombardo said officers found 23 rifles in the man’s room. Paddock’s brother, Eric, said, “It’s like an asteroid just fell on top of our family.”
Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes talks about several shows canceling performances tonight in the wake of the Las Vegas Strip shooting.
Families seeking information on the welfare of loved ones? This special number has been set up to help friends and families seeking information: 1-866-535-5654. Is this the worst mass shooting ever in the United States? Yes, there are 50 fatalities and 400 injured. It represents the largest number of shooting fatalities ever reported in the United States. 49 people were killed in the Pulse shooting in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016. What can you tell me about the shooter?
Shooter is identified as Stephen Paddock, 64 year old Mesquite, Nevada resident. Police say he killed himself after Police stormed his 32nd floor hotel room inside Mandalay Bay. What is the Route 91 Harvest Festival? It is a Country Music festival that ran from September 29-October 1. Among the headliners: Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, Maren Morris, and Lee Brice. The event was held across the street from Mandalay Bay on Las Vegas Boulevard. How can you help? Metro Police says you can make a blood donation at the Labor Health and Welfare clinic at 7135 West Sahara, Las Vegas.
Pictures from Las Vegas Review-Journal show the emotional impact for Las Vegas residents, tourists, first responders following the worst mass shooting in United States History. The shooting occurred as Jason Aldean was performing at the Route 91 Harvest Festival on the Las Vegas strip. Aldean posted this picture on Instagram Pray for Las Vegas. Aldean was joined by many others across social media expressing concern for the city and victims.
Review-Journal Reporters Wade Tyler Miller and Max Michor bring you updates on the Las Vegas Route 91 Country Music Festival shooting from Sunrise Hospital and Las Vegas Boulevard.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirms 50 are dead and 400 are injured in the Las Vegas Strip shooting. The suspect died in a high-level hotel floor at the Mandalay Bay. The shooting took place during the Route 91 Harvest Festival while country music artist Jason Aldean was performing. (Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas Metro Police Confirms 50 dead and 400 injured in Vegas Strip Shooting. The suspect, Stephen Paddock, 64, died in a high-level hotel floor at Mandalay Bay. Sunday’s shooting is believed to be the worst mass shooting in United States history. The shooting began Sunday night during the Jason Aldean performance at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. One off-duty Las Vegas police officer attending the concert was among the victims killed.
Sheriff Joe Lombardo gives an update on the events that transpired on the Las Vegas Strip and an eyewitness.
Henry Liu, of San Francisco, was stuck in the area of the mass shooting on the Strip and used his van to transport three people to Sunrise Hospital. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @rookie__rae
