Heavy doses of anxiety, security and elation greeted the imminent arrival of 2018 in Las Vegas. A crowd of 330,000 visitors was expected to fill the Strip and Fremont Street downtown, as a record contingent of law enforcement officers kept the peace. This year’s massive outdoor party unfolded in the shadow of the Oct. 1 mass shooting that left 58 people dead. Several people said they came to celebrate in spite of what happened three months ago Monday.
Security patrolling the Las Vegas Strip on New Year’s Eve.
People across Las Vegas celebrate the upcoming New Year on the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street.
Scott Dykstra, 23, weaves around revelers on the Las Vegas Strip on New Year’s Eve as Marc Belizario shoots for a music video.
A reminder for those heading out to New Year’s Eve parties tonight: The Strip and the roads leading to have closed. On-ramps and off-ramps to Interstate 15 just west of the Strip were also closed at 5 p.m. at Spring Mountain Road, Flamingo Road and Tropicana Avenue. Police will start clearing out vehicle traffic along the Strip at 6:15 p.m.
The Rape Crisis Center is reminding holiday revelers to stay safe and aware as they head to New Year’s Eve celebrations across the valley. As part of its “Party Smart” campaign, the center is reminding people planning to go out to arrive together, stay together and leave together. When the party ends, make sure you leave with everyone who came with you, the center said. Don’t let intoxicated friends leave with strangers and use licensed and labeled transportation services to get home.
Uber driver Michael Niskar talks about the Strip properties that are hard for ride-share companies to access.
The last patient hospitalized locally as a result of the Oct. 1 Strip shooting has been discharged. The patient, who was not identified, was discharged Saturday, almost six weeks after the attack, from St. Rose Dominican Hospital.
Metro police, national security agencies and truck rental headquarters had been educating Las Vegas employees about suspicious customer behavior. “We have been doing training dating back to November 2016 — after the Paris and Nice attacks — as part of our ‘See Something, Say Something campaign,’” said Las Vegas Metro Police spokesman Jay Rivera. Rivera said the LVMPD has visited many rental companies as well as other transportation companies, including taxis, Uber and Lyft. He did not say how many local transport companies Metro has visited to date.
A court order is preventing vendors from retrieving their equipment and items they were selling at the Route 91 Harvest festival, the site of the shooting on Oct. 1.
Las Vegas Metro officer Brady Cook was shot while responding to the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting on the Strip on his second day of field training. (Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas Strip mass murderer Stephen Paddock used his Mandalay Bay hotel room to spray massive aviation fuel tanks with bullets Sunday night, a knowledgeable source told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. One bullet penetrated one of the circular white tanks but did not cause a fire, sparing the nearby Route 91 Harvest country music festival from a potentially massive explosion, the source said Wednesday. The tanks are roughly 1,100 feet from the concert site, where Paddock killed 58 people and wounded almost 500.
A brief explanation of the timeline of the Las Vegas Mass Shooting at the Route 91 Country Music Festival.
A police dispatch call saying that one suspect is down on the 32nd floor on the Mandalay Bay in room 135.
Witness video provided by Lily Lustig from the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival.
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.
Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes talks about several shows canceling performances tonight in the wake of the Las Vegas Strip shooting.
Associated Press reports ISIS has claimed responsibility the mass shooting in Las Vegas where 50 people were killed and more than 400 wounded, and said the attacker had converted to Islam a few months ago. 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. Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said authorities believe it was a “lone wolf” attack. And the U.S. Homeland Security Department said there was no “specific credible threat” involving other public venues in the U.S. AP reports the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack and said the gunman was “a soldier” who had converted to Islam months ago. But it provided no evidence, and federal authorities said they were still investigating. Reuters America reports that Senior U.S. Official discounts Islamic State’s claim of responsibility for Vegas mass shooting. SWAT teams using explosives stormed the gunman’s hotel room in the sleek, gold-colored glass skyscraper and found he had killed himself, authorities said. He had as many as 10 guns with him, including rifles, they said.
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.
Sheriff Joe Lombardo shares more information about the deadly shooting that took place at the Route 91 Music Festival in Las Vegas.
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.
A Las Vegas Metropolitan police source has confirmed that at least 20 people are dead in a shooting Sunday night at Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip. Metro also confirmed about that one suspect is dead on a high-level floor of Mandalay Bay. It’s not known if there are other suspects. The attack came during the last performances on the final night of the three-day Route 91 Harvest Festival which has been held for the past four years on an 15-acre lot across Las Vegas Boulevard from Mandalay Bay.
Police have confirmed at least two people have been killed and 20 have been injured. Metro confirmed that one suspect is “down.” Police scanner traffic reported multiple casualties from the incident and possibly two shooters with automatic weapons. It appeared the shooters were firing down at people from upper-level rooms of Mandalay Bay. Victims have been sent to University Medical Center and Sunrise Hospital Medical Center. Multiple ambulances and police vehicles are on the scene.
Multiple flights, up to 20, have been diverted from McCarran International Airport as of midnight.
Police have confirmed at least 50 people have been killed and 400 injured in a shooting Sunday night near Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip. Metro confirmed that one suspect is “down.” Victims have been sent to University Medical Center and Sunrise Hospital Medical Center. Up to 20 flights had been diverted from McCarran International Airport as of midnight.
Police have confirmed at least 50 people have been killed and 400 have been injured. Metro confirmed that one suspect is “down.” It appeared the shooters were firing down at people from upper-level rooms of Mandalay Bay. Victims have been sent to University Medical Center and Sunrise Hospital Medical Center. Multiple ambulances and police vehicles are on the scene. Multiple flights, up to 20, have been diverted from McCarran International Airport as of midnight.
Police have confirmed at least 50 people have been killed and 400 have been injured. Metro confirmed that one suspect is “down.” It appeared the shooter was firing down at people from upper-level rooms of Mandalay Bay. Victims have been sent to University Medical Center and Sunrise Hospital Medical Center. Multiple ambulances and police vehicles are on the scene. Multiple flights, up to 20, have been diverted from McCarran International Airport as of midnight.