19:09 (IST)
Watch: Visuals from the concert moments after shooting began
Video shows concertgoers scrambling over fences as they escape the gunshots in Las Vegas https://t.co/TEsf1DAR3Spic.twitter.com/lMCCkJKPcf
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2017
Las Vegas shooting LIVE updates: Shooter's brother 'dumbfounded' by incident, says he was just a normal guy
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19:08 (IST)
Las Vegas shooting victims need blood. If you can donate, here's where to go
Blood drive @UMCSN Delta Point @ 901 Rancho Ln @ 9am; & United Blood Services @ 7am @ 6930 W. Charleston & 601 Whitney Ranch #VegasShootingpic.twitter.com/2HbHptNpB2
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) October 2, 201719:02 (IST)
Las Vegas Sheriff urges people to donate blood for victims of shooting attack
Las Vegas sheriff asks people in the area to donate blood for victims of concert shooting https://t.co/JsBcCz8BHopic.twitter.com/xXPmJKmnL5
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 201719:01 (IST)
No specific credible threat to other public venues in US
At this time, we have no information to indicate a specific credible threat involving other public venues in the country.
— David Lapan (@SpoxDHS) October 2, 201719:00 (IST)
Las Vegas Police urges people to report any information, evidence they may have
@FBILasVegas is asking anyone with videos or photos from the 10/1/17 Las Vegas shooting to please call 1-800-CALLFBI (255-5324)
— FBI Las Vegas (@FBILasVegas) October 2, 201718:55 (IST)
Boris Johnson tweets on 'horrible' Las Vegas attack, says UK govt urgently establishing if British nationals are hurt
Horrified by awful and indiscriminate Las Vegas attack. Thoughts with all those affected. Urgently establishing if Brits involved.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) October 2, 201718:41 (IST)
Las Vegas Police say over 400 people injured in shooting incident
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, in a press release said that the number of people being treated after the shooting incident has now crossed 400.
"The Clark County Fire Department estimated that approximately 406 people were transported to area hospitals and 50 are dead following Sunday evening’s shooting," the statement read.
18:26 (IST)
Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock may have killed himself
Stephen Paddock (64), the oldest shooter to be involved in mass firing in US was killed after he opened indiscriminate fire at concert goers, just across the street from his hotel room in Las Vegas. Paddock's wounds, however, may have been self-inflicted.
Las Vegas undersheriff Kevin McMahil told The Guardian, Paddock may have shot himself.
"He was shot. I cannot tell you that it was the police that shot him. He may have self-inflicted that gun shot wound. Those details are still emerging,” he said.
18:09 (IST)
US official say incident not connected to overseas terrorism
Las Vegas mass shooting has no known nexus to any kind of overseas terrorism, US official says https://t.co/IJhVU2rO8gpic.twitter.com/1UbiGVZxiC
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 201718:04 (IST)
US vice-president Mike Pence tweets condolence
"Our hearts and prayers are with the victims & the people of Edmonton & we condemn the cowardly terror attacks that occurred late last night. To victims, families & loved ones affected by this senseless violence in Las Vegas, Karen & I are praying for you & offering our love," Pence tweeted. He also thanked the first responders for their prompt response.
...The hearts & prayers of the American people are with you. You have our condolences and sympathies.
— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 2, 2017To the courageous first responders, thank you for your acts of bravery.
— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 2, 201717:50 (IST)
What we know about the shooter so far?
A 64-year-old local resident, named Stephen Paddock was identified as the 'lone wolf' behind the deadly attack in Las Vegas. Several rifles were found in his room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel. Paddock's residence in Mesquite, Nevada is also being searched, according to The Guardian. However, his motives still remain unknown. According to CNN, police had no previous contact with suspect.
CBS News now has a picture of the man who killed more than 50 people and injured over 200 in Las Vegas https://t.co/czfMSEMkpupic.twitter.com/gJHdMbhJht
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 201717:11 (IST)
Donald Trump delays trip to hurricane-hit Puerto Rico after Las Vegas shooting
17:06 (IST)
The White House monitoring probe closely; offers full support local authorities
17:05 (IST)
'My first instinct was to go home and kiss my little girl,' says singer who performed just before shooting incident
"My plans are to go home and kiss my little girl and thank God that I'm able to do that," Singer Jake Owen, who witnessed the shooting, says pic.twitter.com/HckDm3DYFE
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 201716:58 (IST)
Watch: Press Briefing by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
16:55 (IST)
A national tragedy was committed in Las Vegas last night. Number of killed in mass shooting more than doubles to 50, injured rises to 200. https://t.co/lZtOIiRbdn
— Kyndell Nunley (@KyndellNews3LV) October 2, 201716:48 (IST)
President Trump offers condolence to victims of deadliest ever mass shooting in US
My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 201716:47 (IST)
US president Donald Trump briefed on Las Vegas shooting incident: White House
16:40 (IST)
Nevada Police say they have located Marilou Danley, the female person of interets in shooting incident
The Nevada Police said they are confidentthey have located Marilou Danley, the 61-year-old, female of Asian Origin who was believed to have known the shooter. However, Sherrif Lombard added that they are not 100 percent sure of Danley's identity and the probe is still underway.
16:34 (IST)
Police sets up hotline for info on missing people
For families looking to locate missing loved ones, please call 1-866-535-5654.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 201716:26 (IST)
After four hours of shooting, people still being transported from crime scene: Reports
@jaygraymatters says they are still transporting people more than 4 hours after the shooting in Vegas
— Russell Biven (@WBIRrussell) October 2, 201716:25 (IST)
'Deadliest mass shooting in US history'
The Las Vegas police, in a press briefing confirmed that that death toll in the Las Vegas shooting incident has touched 50 and over 200 people have been injured. The police termed the incident the deadliest mass shooting in US history. The death toll in the last such incident at the Pulse nightclub in June 2016 was 49.
16:15 (IST)
Death toll touches 50, over 200 injured in shooting incident at music festival in Las Vegas
BREAKING: Nevada sheriff says at least 50 people dead and at least 200 injured in Las Vegas concert shooting.
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 2, 201716:00 (IST)
NBC news says killer identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, a Las Vegas resident
NBC news has named the killer as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock. However, an official statement is yet to come on this. The police has, so far, confirmed that the shooter was a Las Vegas resident but had refused to give out any more details.
BREAKING: Las Vegas shooter has been identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 2, 201715:47 (IST)
UK PM Theresa May tweets about shooting incident
PM – The UK’s thoughts are with the victims and the emergency services responding to the appalling attack in Las Vegas.
— UK Prime Minister (@Number10gov) October 2, 201715:46 (IST)
Watch: Visuals from the concert just before a shooter opened indiscriminate fire on crowd
“We started hearing a loud sound, it sounded like a jackhammer & then we heard glass…& just massive amounts of bursts of guns,” witness says pic.twitter.com/GAx0SOwuZX
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 201715:40 (IST)
Watch: Eye-witness describe horrific accounts of people running for their lives
"The shots just kept coming." Witness describes how people hid under her car following Las Vegas shooting https://t.co/3XVQyXXw2cpic.twitter.com/5z82ACAwzG
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 201715:39 (IST)
Las Vegas schools to open normally; students/ staff affected from the incident to be excused
Law enforcement has cleared us to have school today, but students & employees directly affected by the tragedy on The Strip will be excused
— CCSD (@ClarkCountySch) October 2, 201715:37 (IST)
Mandalay Bay Resort still in lockdown; hotel owners thank first responders
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/i33NzzUPAC
— MGM Resorts (@MGMResortsIntl) October 2, 201715:24 (IST)
Facebook activates safety check for Las Vegas shooting, social media platform helps in collating efforts from local volunteers
15:11 (IST)
Las Vegas mayor thanks first responders
Pray for Las Vegas. Thank you to all our first responders out there now.
— Carolyn G. Goodman (@mayoroflasvegas) October 2, 201715:09 (IST)
At least 12 injured in critical situation
According to CNN, the hospital treating the injured in Las Vegas shooting has said that at least 12 injured are in a critical condition.
15:04 (IST)
Governor of Nevada tweets condolence, terms incident act of cowardice
A tragic & heinous act of violence has shaken the #Nevada family. Our prayers are w/ the victims & all affected by this act of cowardice.
— Governor Sandoval (@GovSandoval) October 2, 201714:59 (IST)
Flight operations resume partially at McCarran International airport
Some flights have resumed at the city’s McCarran International airport after all planes were temporarily grounded on Sunday evening, The Guardian reported.
14:56 (IST)
Police is looking for Marilou Danley as a person of interest
The 62-year-old is a person of interest in the incident, even as the police said that there are no more live shooters. “She is an Asian female, approximately 4ft 11in, weight of 111lbs. We have not located her at this time and we are interested in talking to her for follow up,” the police said.
14:53 (IST)
Las Vegas shooting: What is known so far
Everything we know about the Las Vegas shooting so far: https://t.co/h1QDNjWuzR#MandalayBaypic.twitter.com/vPdB78qt5i
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 201714:52 (IST)
A person named Marilou Danley is wanted as a person of interest
Marilou danley is wanted as a person of interest in #LasVegasShooting shooter is dead. @KTNV
— Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) October 2, 201714:47 (IST)
Watch: People duck and run for safety as an unidentified shooter opened indiscriminate fire at crowd
People duck for cover at the sound of gunfire in Las Vegas. At least 20 have died in a shooting on Sunday night https://t.co/N9l2h2BdRtpic.twitter.com/bXVeX1WFxu
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 201714:39 (IST)
Two off duty officers killed in Mandalay Bay shooting
Police say they believe 2 off duty officers were killed in Mass shooting on Las Vegas Strip...
— Gabby Hart (@GabbyNews3LV) October 2, 201714:39 (IST)
Watch: Recorded visuals from the Mandalay Bay shooting
Armada of police flooding into the strip. #Activeshooter#mandalaybay@KTNVpic.twitter.com/apy7w2us2A
— Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) October 2, 201714:37 (IST)
Police used controlled explosion to get to the shooter
Las Vegas Police confirmed that their was no explosion at the site of the tragedy, however, the police said that they did use a controlled explosion to neutralise the shooter. The companion of the shooter is still at large.
14:28 (IST)
LVMPD asks for public help in searching for two vehicles registered to the suspect
Las Vegas Metro Police Sheriff Joseph Lombardo called for the public's help in searching for two vehicles registered to the suspect: a Hyandai Tucson with a Nevada license plate, 114B40, and a Chrysler Pacifica Touring, also with a Nevada license plate, 19D401.
14:21 (IST)
Shooter dead but companion still at large: Las Vegas Police
According to Sheriff Joesph Lombardo, shooter's companion Marilou Danley is still at large. Lombardo did not give a name for the dead shooter but confirmed he open fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel.
14:17 (IST)
Primary aggressor is dead: Sheriff Lombardo
"The primary aggressor is dead ... the scene is static," Lombardo confirmed. Sheriff added that the dead man lived locally and his motives are not known. "There were no explosives involved in the attack. But police used a controlled explosion to get to the suspect," he said.
14:12 (IST)
Shooter was on elevated hotel position: Las Vegas police
A three-day Route 91 Harvest country music festival performance was underway across Las Vegas Boulevard from the Mandalay Bay hotel when the shooting erupted. According to Sheriff Lombardo, the shooter was on the 32nd floor which was the reason behind the heavy casualty.
BREAKING: Police say at least 20 dead, more than 100 injured in Las Vegas shooting https://t.co/c2gZB6KT5Dpic.twitter.com/yxhYAIHYAz
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 201714:10 (IST)
Over 20 dead, over 100 injured, says police
More than 20 were shot dead and over 100 have been injured, Sheriff Joseph Lombardo told a press gathering at Las Vegas. Addressing the media, Sheriff Lombardo said that according to preliminary investigation there was just a sole shooter who was on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Casino and he was shot dead.
Metro police is looking for a MariLou Dandley she was with suspected shooter, reports said.
#BREAKING - Sheriff Lombardo: 100s injured in Las Vegas Strip shooting. 20+ dead. @News3LV
— Nathan O'Neal (@NateNews3LV) October 2, 2017Sheriff Lombardo: shooter was on 32nd floor of Mandalay Bay. Shooter is dead. @News3LV
— Nathan O'Neal (@NateNews3LV) October 2, 2017FBI assisting in investigation of shooting. 100 plus injured. About 20 have died.
— Antonio Castelan (@AntonioNews3LV) October 2, 2017Metro police looking for a MariLou Dandley she was with suspected shooter.
— Antonio Castelan (@AntonioNews3LV) October 2, 201714:02 (IST)
Statement from Jason Aldean
"Tonight has been beyond horrific. 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."
13:59 (IST)
Local reporter Nathan O'Neal shared an eye witness account
Witnesses tell me people were getting shot around them #LasVegas@news3lvpic.twitter.com/xUOELxFupH
— Nathan O'Neal (@NateNews3LV) October 2, 201713:58 (IST)
Las Vegas Police advisory
Please do not livestream or share tactical positions of our officers on scene. This may put emergency responders in danger.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 201713:55 (IST)
WATCH: When the shooting began
As Jason Aldean concert was going on, multiple gunshots were heard. The performance stopped and revellers fled as gunfire continued.
Video courtesy of Drew Akioshi. He was attending the concert at mandalay bay when shooting started. pic.twitter.com/mbyh9Y387q
— David Sakach (@davidsakach) October 2, 2017
At least two people were killed and more than 20 wounded when a gunman went on a shooting spree on the Las Vegas Strip, police and US media reports said.
Police said that the shooter was taken "down" after officers swarmed over the famous boulevard following reports of multiple shots being fired from the Mandalay Bay casino.
"At this time we do have a suspect down," Las Vegas police officer Steve Gomez told reporters, without elaborating. "We have numerous victims right now," he added.
While police did not immediately give a figure for the number of dead, CNN reported that at least two people had been killed in the shooting while several local news outlets put the number of injured at up to 24.
Pictures taken at the scene showed revelers cowering in the street or running in terror, as well what appeared to be several bodies lying prone on the ground.
A local hospital was taking in "several" people with gunshot wounds, University Medical Center spokeswoman Danita Cohen told the local Sun newspaper.
Video footage circulating on social media purportedly of the Mandalay Bay showed a crowd enjoying a country music concert before what sounded like volleys of automatic gunfire halted the performance.
A witness told local TV news station KLAS he saw someone several stories high firing hundreds of shots into a crowd of people.
Police however denied reports of multiple shooters.
"At this time we do not believe there are any more shooters," the department wrote on Twitter.
Published Date: Oct 02, 2017 07:14 pm | Updated Date: Oct 02, 2017 07:17 pm
