U.S.A - Viral Shooting At The Las Vegas Country Music Festival - 50 people dead, over 200 injured. See Photos
According to CNN, it is the worst mass shooting in the U.S history.
Police initially said 20 people died, but the figures have been reviewed.
The shooting happened as country singer Jason Aldean was wrapping up a four-day Route 91 Harvest Festival.
The gunman identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel.
Police have launched investigation but are yet to ascertain the motive behind the shooters action.
Police confirmed this via its official Twitter page.
“Confirming that one suspect is down. This is an active investigation. Again, please do not head down to the Strip at this time.”
The situation is still fluid but a person of interest who was travelling with the suspect has been identified as the shooters companion.
Jason Aldean sent out a message via his Instagram page hours after the horrific incident.
“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. 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”
President Trump has reacted to the shooting.
“My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!” he said on Twitter.
According to CNN, it is the worst mass shooting in the U.S history.
Police initially said 20 people died, but the figures have been reviewed.
The shooting happened as country singer Jason Aldean was wrapping up a four-day Route 91 Harvest Festival.
The gunman identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel.
Police have launched investigation but are yet to ascertain the motive behind the shooters action.
Police confirmed this via its official Twitter page.
“Confirming that one suspect is down. This is an active investigation. Again, please do not head down to the Strip at this time.”
The situation is still fluid but a person of interest who was travelling with the suspect has been identified as the shooters companion.
Jason Aldean sent out a message via his Instagram page hours after the horrific incident.
“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. 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”
President Trump has reacted to the shooting.
“My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!” he said on Twitter.
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