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Las Vegas shooting: death toll rises to 50 as police name suspect – latest updates Las Vegas shooting: death toll rises to 50 as police name suspect – latest updates
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Las Vegas Police Department has so far confirmed that two off-duty police officers were among more than 50 people killed in the attack. One worked for the LVPD. At least two on-duty officers were also injured in the attack. One is in a stable condition after surgery and another with minor injuries.
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The US vice president, Mike Pence, has also tweeted his condolences.
To victims, families & loved ones affected by this senseless violence in Las Vegas, Karen & I are praying for you & offering our love...
Donald Trump expressed similar sentiments, but apart from one tweet has said nothing else about the attack.
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Police in Mesquite, where Paddock’s home is being searched, say he did not have a criminal record.
“We don’t have a lot on Mr Paddock. He does live here in our city. We have not had any law enforcement contact with him in the past,” Quinn Averett, a spokesman for the Mesquite police department, said.
In their records, there is no report of any contact with Paddock – no calls for service, no arrests, not even a record of a traffic stop.
Mesquite is a quiet city of about 20,000 people, a “retirement and golf community” with three large casinos that averages about one murder a year, Averett said.
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What we know so farWhat we know so far
At least 50 people have been killed and more than 200 injured at a country music festival in Las Vegas, in the worst mass shooting in US history. Two police officers are among the dead.At least 50 people have been killed and more than 200 injured at a country music festival in Las Vegas, in the worst mass shooting in US history. Two police officers are among the dead.
The shooter was named by police as Stephen Paddock who at 64 years old is the oldest mass shooter in US history. Several rifles were found in his room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel where he fired multiple rounds at the concert goers at the Route 91 harvest country music festival. The shooter was named by police as Stephen Paddock, 64. Several rifles were found in his room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel, from where he fired multiple rounds at concertgoers at the Route 91 harvest country music festival.
Paddock was a described as a “lone wolf” with no known links to terrorist groups. His motives are unknown. A Swat team used a controlled explosion to enter his hotel room on the 32nd of the Mandalay Bay hotel. Paddock was described as a “lone wolf” with no known links to terrorist groups. His motives are unknown. A Swat team used a controlled explosion to enter his hotel room before shooting him dead.
Police believe they have located Paddock companion Marilou Danley after launching a public hunt for her. She is wanted for questioning and is described as a person of interest. Police believe they have located Paddock’s companion, Marilou Danley, after launching a public hunt for her. She is wanted for questioning and is described as a person of interest.
Paddock’s house in Mesquite, Nevada is being searched. His two vehicles have been found.Paddock’s house in Mesquite, Nevada is being searched. His two vehicles have been found.
Donald Trump tweeted his condolences and sympathies. His planned trip to hurricane-hit Puerto Rico has been delayed.Donald Trump tweeted his condolences and sympathies. His planned trip to hurricane-hit Puerto Rico has been delayed.
Jason Aldean, the country music star who was performing as the shooting took place, described the scene as “beyond horrific”. He said he and his crew were safe, but added: “It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night.”Jason Aldean, the country music star who was performing as the shooting took place, described the scene as “beyond horrific”. He said he and his crew were safe, but added: “It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night.”
Concertgoers reported seeing muzzle flashes from the upper floors of the Mandalay Bay hotel and several videos of the aftermath show hundreds of people fleeing in panic as shots continued. Around 40,000 people were attending the festival.Concertgoers reported seeing muzzle flashes from the upper floors of the Mandalay Bay hotel and several videos of the aftermath show hundreds of people fleeing in panic as shots continued. Around 40,000 people were attending the festival.
Some flights have resumed at the city’s McCarran International airport after all planes were temporarily grounded on Sunday evening.Some flights have resumed at the city’s McCarran International airport after all planes were temporarily grounded on Sunday evening.
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Trump tweets condolencesTrump tweets condolences
The White House says Donald Trump is being briefed about the shooting. He just put out this tweet to express condolences.The White House says Donald Trump is being briefed about the shooting. He just put out this tweet to express condolences.
My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!
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The shooting happened during a concert by country music star Jason Aldean. As reported earlier, he put out a statement to express his horror at the events and to reassure fans that he and his crew were safe.The shooting happened during a concert by country music star Jason Aldean. As reported earlier, he put out a statement to express his horror at the events and to reassure fans that he and his crew were safe.
Seven albums into his career, Aldean is one of the most successful country music artists in the world.Seven albums into his career, Aldean is one of the most successful country music artists in the world.
Born in Georgia in 1977, Aldean moved to Nashville at the age of 21. He initially struggled to break into the industry following a series of failed record contracts.Born in Georgia in 1977, Aldean moved to Nashville at the age of 21. He initially struggled to break into the industry following a series of failed record contracts.
Eventually, in 2005, he released his self-titled debut album, which gave him his first No 1 single on the US country charts.Eventually, in 2005, he released his self-titled debut album, which gave him his first No 1 single on the US country charts.
The album went platinum, a record also achieved by Aldean’s following five releases – his sales peaking with 2010’s My Kinda Party, which was certified triple-platinum.The album went platinum, a record also achieved by Aldean’s following five releases – his sales peaking with 2010’s My Kinda Party, which was certified triple-platinum.
Over the years, Aldean has worked with acts including Bryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson and Ludacris, and in 2015 was announced as the only country musician to become a partner in Jay-Z’s streaming service Tidal.Over the years, Aldean has worked with acts including Bryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson and Ludacris, and in 2015 was announced as the only country musician to become a partner in Jay-Z’s streaming service Tidal.
In 2016, Forbes estimated Aldean’s annual income at $36.5m, making him the fifth highest paid country music act in the world.In 2016, Forbes estimated Aldean’s annual income at $36.5m, making him the fifth highest paid country music act in the world.
Aldean is married to the former American Idol contestant Brittany Kerr, who is pregnant with the couple’s first child. He has two daughters from a previous marriage.Aldean is married to the former American Idol contestant Brittany Kerr, who is pregnant with the couple’s first child. He has two daughters from a previous marriage.
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Here are the main points and quotes from Lombardo’s latest press conference.Here are the main points and quotes from Lombardo’s latest press conference.
Deadliest multiple shooting in US historyDeadliest multiple shooting in US history
We are looking at in excess of 50 individuals dead and over 200 individuals injured ... Obviously this is a tragic incident and one that we have never experienced in this valley. My condolences go out to the loved ones.We are looking at in excess of 50 individuals dead and over 200 individuals injured ... Obviously this is a tragic incident and one that we have never experienced in this valley. My condolences go out to the loved ones.
That number for family and friends to get an update on loved ones is 1866 535 5654.That number for family and friends to get an update on loved ones is 1866 535 5654.
One Las Vegas police officer among deadOne Las Vegas police officer among dead
One [of our officers] was critical but is stable and one of my officers was off duty attending the concert and lost his life.One [of our officers] was critical but is stable and one of my officers was off duty attending the concert and lost his life.
Suspect namedSuspect named
The suspect’s name is Stephen Paddock, with a date of birth of four nine of 1953. As far as history and background, we haven’t completed that part of the investigation.The suspect’s name is Stephen Paddock, with a date of birth of four nine of 1953. As far as history and background, we haven’t completed that part of the investigation.
Several rifles were found in Paddock’s roomSeveral rifles were found in Paddock’s room
We located numerous firearms within the room that he occupied. All’s we know is that they were rifles. We are executing a search warrant on the room. We have officers at his residence, and we will be executing a search warrant there also shortly.We located numerous firearms within the room that he occupied. All’s we know is that they were rifles. We are executing a search warrant on the room. We have officers at his residence, and we will be executing a search warrant there also shortly.
It is going to be a long and tedious investigation. We are bringing in all the resources of the FBI to assist us in this investigation, in particular to their victim witness advocates and their CSI folks to help us process the scene and ensure that we are getting all the evidence that we can possibly obtain.It is going to be a long and tedious investigation. We are bringing in all the resources of the FBI to assist us in this investigation, in particular to their victim witness advocates and their CSI folks to help us process the scene and ensure that we are getting all the evidence that we can possibly obtain.
Police are confident they have located Paddock’s companion Marilou DanleyPolice are confident they have located Paddock’s companion Marilou Danley
We have located the vehicles that I had put out in the first briefing. We are confident but not 100% sure that we have located the female person of interest. I want the people to feel confident and calm that we have accomplished a lot in short period of time.We have located the vehicles that I had put out in the first briefing. We are confident but not 100% sure that we have located the female person of interest. I want the people to feel confident and calm that we have accomplished a lot in short period of time.
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Deadliest mass shooting in US historyDeadliest mass shooting in US history
The death toll of at least 50 people killed makes this the deadliest mass shooting in US history.The death toll of at least 50 people killed makes this the deadliest mass shooting in US history.
At this time there is in excess of 50 deceased and over 200 injured individuals.At this time there is in excess of 50 deceased and over 200 injured individuals.
It surpasses the Orlando shooting at the Pulse nightclub in June 2016 when 49 people were killed.It surpasses the Orlando shooting at the Pulse nightclub in June 2016 when 49 people were killed.
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One of the dead police officers worked for the LVPD but was off duty at the time, Lombardo says. Another one of the force’s officers is in a critical condition.One of the dead police officers worked for the LVPD but was off duty at the time, Lombardo says. Another one of the force’s officers is in a critical condition.
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Suspect namedSuspect named
Lombardo confirms that the dead suspect is Stephen Paddock. He says the investigation will be long and protracted.Lombardo confirms that the dead suspect is Stephen Paddock. He says the investigation will be long and protracted.
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Lombardo says police have located Danley and the suspect’s vehicles.Lombardo says police have located Danley and the suspect’s vehicles.
He said more than 50 people are dead and 200 wounded.He said more than 50 people are dead and 200 wounded.
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Las Vegas sheriff Joseph Lombardo is about to give another press conference.Las Vegas sheriff Joseph Lombardo is about to give another press conference.
We're about to begin another briefing with @Sheriff_LVMPD regarding our investigation into the Strip shooting. #LVMPDnewsWe're about to begin another briefing with @Sheriff_LVMPD regarding our investigation into the Strip shooting. #LVMPDnews
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Like NBC, CBS News has also named the dead suspect as Stephen Paddock. This has not been confirmed by police.Like NBC, CBS News has also named the dead suspect as Stephen Paddock. This has not been confirmed by police.
A law enforcement source told CBS News a search warrant has been issued for the home of the shooter, identified as Stephen Paddock, of Mesquite, Nevada.A law enforcement source told CBS News a search warrant has been issued for the home of the shooter, identified as Stephen Paddock, of Mesquite, Nevada.
Police there told CBS News the suspect was white, in his 60s, had been living in a retirement community and hadn’t had any run-ins with law enforcement. He wasn’t a veteran, Mesquite police added.Police there told CBS News the suspect was white, in his 60s, had been living in a retirement community and hadn’t had any run-ins with law enforcement. He wasn’t a veteran, Mesquite police added.
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Jake Owen, a country music star who played the set prior to Jason Aldean’s, wrote on Twitter that “gun shots were ringing off of the stage rigging and road cases” during the attack at the Route 91 festival.Jake Owen, a country music star who played the set prior to Jason Aldean’s, wrote on Twitter that “gun shots were ringing off of the stage rigging and road cases” during the attack at the Route 91 festival.
He suggested that the gunman was aiming at the stage at times. “No one knew where to go,” he added. “Thank you LVPD and responders for keeping us safe.”He suggested that the gunman was aiming at the stage at times. “No one knew where to go,” he added. “Thank you LVPD and responders for keeping us safe.”
Gun shots were ringing off of the stage rigging and road cases. No one knew where to go..thank you LVPD and responders for keeping us safeGun shots were ringing off of the stage rigging and road cases. No one knew where to go..thank you LVPD and responders for keeping us safe
Praying for everyone here in Vegas. I witnessed the most unimaginable event tonight. We are okay. Others arent. Please pray.Praying for everyone here in Vegas. I witnessed the most unimaginable event tonight. We are okay. Others arent. Please pray.
Other country music stars playing the festival have been reassuring fans of their safety, and sending condolences and prayers.Other country music stars playing the festival have been reassuring fans of their safety, and sending condolences and prayers.
Big & Rich wrote that “everyone in the B&R camp is ok thoughts and prayers to everyone in vegas”.Big & Rich wrote that “everyone in the B&R camp is ok thoughts and prayers to everyone in vegas”.
Everyone in the B&R camp is ok thoughts and prayers to everyone in vegas at #Route91Everyone in the B&R camp is ok thoughts and prayers to everyone in vegas at #Route91
Dylan Scott sent “prayers to everyone” and lamented “what is wrong with this world,” while Kane Brown tweeted: “This world is sick.”Dylan Scott sent “prayers to everyone” and lamented “what is wrong with this world,” while Kane Brown tweeted: “This world is sick.”
Josh Abbott said that he and his band were safe, along with his fiancée, who was locked down in her hotel room.Josh Abbott said that he and his band were safe, along with his fiancée, who was locked down in her hotel room.
Everyone in JAB is accounted for. They evacuated us from Mandalay. My fiancée is still in room. They won't let me in but she's safeEveryone in JAB is accounted for. They evacuated us from Mandalay. My fiancée is still in room. They won't let me in but she's safe
Prayers to everyone at @Route91Harvest in Las Vegas. We are ok, had literally just left for the airport. 🙏🏼 What is wrong with this world!!Prayers to everyone at @Route91Harvest in Las Vegas. We are ok, had literally just left for the airport. 🙏🏼 What is wrong with this world!!
This world is sick 😔This world is sick 😔
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On what appears to be her Facebook profile Danley describes herself as a “proud mum and grandma who lives life to the fullest”.On what appears to be her Facebook profile Danley describes herself as a “proud mum and grandma who lives life to the fullest”.
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NBC News has named the suspect as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, citing “multiple sources”.NBC News has named the suspect as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, citing “multiple sources”.
The Guardian cannot verify this. The police say he has been identified as a Las Vegas resident, but have not released his name. His motives are not known. NBC said he has no known terrorist connections.The Guardian cannot verify this. The police say he has been identified as a Las Vegas resident, but have not released his name. His motives are not known. NBC said he has no known terrorist connections.
BREAKING: Las Vegas shooter has been identified as 64-year-old Stephen PaddockBREAKING: Las Vegas shooter has been identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock
BREAKING: Las Vegas shooting suspect is Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, NV; no known terror connection - NBC News https://t.co/mRGne7TYmhBREAKING: Las Vegas shooting suspect is Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, NV; no known terror connection - NBC News https://t.co/mRGne7TYmh
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Theresa May has expressed her condolences.Theresa May has expressed her condolences.
PM – The UK’s thoughts are with the victims and the emergency services responding to the appalling attack in Las Vegas.PM – The UK’s thoughts are with the victims and the emergency services responding to the appalling attack in Las Vegas.
Other world leaders, including Sweden’s prime minister, Stefan Löfven, and his Danish counterpart, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, have also expressed their horror at the shooting.Other world leaders, including Sweden’s prime minister, Stefan Löfven, and his Danish counterpart, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, have also expressed their horror at the shooting.
Horrified to learn about dead and wounded in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and friends and the US.Horrified to learn about dead and wounded in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and friends and the US.
Horrified by the brutal shootings in #lasvegas. My condolences and deepest sympathy to the victims, the wounded and their loved ones. #dkpolHorrified by the brutal shootings in #lasvegas. My condolences and deepest sympathy to the victims, the wounded and their loved ones. #dkpol
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MGM Resorts, the owners of the Mandalay Bay hotel where the suspect opened fire from the 32nd floor, said the building and others in the area are still on lockdown.MGM Resorts, the owners of the Mandalay Bay hotel where the suspect opened fire from the 32nd floor, said the building and others in the area are still on lockdown.
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/Arf8edj1iZOur 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
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Here’s video footage of that briefing by Sheriff Lombardo (see earlier for the text).Here’s video footage of that briefing by Sheriff Lombardo (see earlier for the text).
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