Las Vegas shooting: More than 50 dead, 200 wounded at Jason Aldean show
More than 50 people were killed and 200 injured when a gunman opened fire at a country music festival in Las Vegas on Sunday, according to police.
The mass shooting —the deadliest in modern U.S. history — happened as country star Jason Aldean performed at the Route 91 Harvest Festival outside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
SWAT teams were sent to the scene at 10:08 p.m. local time. Nearly two hours later, police on Twitter indicated that “one suspect is down.” Officials said the shooter was “lone wolf” Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada, NBC News reported.
At this time there is in excess of 50 deceased and over 200 injured individuals.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
For families looking to locate missing loved ones, please call 1-866-535-5654.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
Confirming that one suspect is down. This is an active investigation. Again, please do not head down to the Strip at this time.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
“Tonight has been beyond horrific,” Aldean wrote on Instagram. “I still dont know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that Me and my Crew are safe. 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. #heartbroken #stopthehate.”
A post shared by Jason Aldean (@jasonaldean) on Oct 2, 2017 at 1:17am PDT
Our thoughts & prayers are with the victims of last night's tragic events. We’re grateful for the immediate actions of our first responders. pic.twitter.com/Arf8edj1iZ
— Mandalay Bay Resort (@MandalayBay) October 2, 2017
“Our thoughts & prayers are with the victims of last night’s tragic events,” the Mandalay Bay Resort said in a statement. “We’re grateful for the immediate actions of our first responders.”
