Las Vegas shooting: Death toll rises to 58, over 500 injured; FBI says no terror link

FBI: ‘No connection’ to terrorism found in Las Vegas shooting

Investigators have so far found “no connection” between international terrorist groups and a mass shooting in Las Vegas that killed at least 58 people and injured more than 500, an FBI special agent said Monday. The Islamic State group, through its propaganda arm, had earlier claimed responsibility for the attack, claiming the shooter was a recently converted “soldier.” Police said the attack was carried out by Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old retired accountant.

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. @BrianSandoval : Shooting an “unprecedented event in our nation’s history, we’re going to have to learn from this” https://t.co/FzpjiAVqoq

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) October 2, 2017

Michelle & I are praying for the victims in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with their families & everyone enduring another senseless tragedy.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 2, 2017

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, 2017

FBI says no terror connection

The FBI says the shooter who killed 58 people and injured more than 500 others at a Las Vegas concert had no connection to an international terrorist group.The announcement from Special Agent in Charge Aaron Rouse at a news conference Monday comes after the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack without providing evidence. The extremist group claimed that the shooter was “a soldier” who had converted to Islam months ago. It has made exaggerated or false claims in the past. Authorities have yet to identify a motive for the shooting but say they believe 64-year-old Stephen Craig Paddock acted alone. He killed himself after the shooting.

Latest numbers on the Las Vegas horror: 58 killed, 515 wounded, say police.

Lockdown situation at Mandalay Bay resort resolved

Security personnel have lifted all restrictions on access to Mandalay Bay and other MGM Resorts. Guests may return to their rooms.

— Mandalay Bay Resort (@MandalayBay) October 2, 2017

First Lady Melania Trump to accompany US President on his visit to Las Vegas

Donald Trump, on Monday announced that he will visit Las Vegas on Wednesday after one of the deadlieast mass shootings incidents in US history. He will be joined by his wife Melania Trump on the visit. 

Trump said that he and Melania are constantly praying for the victims and America’s unity and peace. The US president termed the attack as an act of pure evil.

Watch: Donald Trump’s address to the nation after Las Vegas shooting

Donald Trump to visit Las Vegas on Wednesday, orders US flags to be flown at half mast

We pray for America’s unity and peace and that evil is banished: Donald Trump

Our unity cannot be shattered by evil; our love will define us today and forever, says Doald Trump on Las Vegas shooting

Donald Trump offers condolence to the victims of tragedy, says he will visit Las Vegas on Wednesday

US President thanks first respondents for ‘saving lot’s of lives’, calls Las Vegas massacre an ‘act of pure evil’

His life is an open book, there’s nothing on him: Shooter’s brother

A photo of the shooter, Stephen Paddock, has been provided by his brother. https://t.co/SpBJazTrGX pic.twitter.com/dXtqLVPaJs

— KSNV News 3 Las Vegas (@News3LV) October 2, 2017

Donald Trump to speak shortly on one of the worst incidents of domestic crimes in his presidency

Shooter’s brother says he wasn’t an avid gunman

“Not an avid gun guy at all...where the hell did he get automatic weapons? He has no military background,” gunman’s brother says pic.twitter.com/EMSKLQGYFM

— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 2017

No reports of any Indian national being hurt: MEA

Our Consulate in San Fransisco continues to monitor the situation on a real time basis: MEA Spokesperson #LasVegas

— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2017

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions meets FBI officials

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions is in a meeting with the FBI right now, according to CNN. Sessions had earlir spoken to Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo and offered all support.

Stephen Paddock’s brother ‘dumbfounded’, denies religious, political influence behind killings

Stephen Paddock’s brother, Eric Paddock, told  Daily Mail , there was ‘absolutely no indication he could do something like this’ and said that Stephen had no political or religious affiliation.

He said: ‘He was just a guy. Something happened, he snapped or something’.

Police found at least 10 rifles at Las Vegas shooter’s hotel room

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/TEsf1DAR3S pic.twitter.com/lMCCkJKPcf

— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2017

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 #VegasShooting pic.twitter.com/2HbHptNpB2

— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) October 2, 2017

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/JsBcCz8BHo pic.twitter.com/xXPmJKmnL5

— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2017

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.

— ARCHIVED DHS Spokesperson (@SpoxDHS) October 2, 2017

Las Vegas Police urges people to report any information, evidence they may have

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, 2017

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.

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.

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/IJhVU2rO8g pic.twitter.com/1UbiGVZxiC

— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2017

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 Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) October 2, 2017

To the courageous first responders, thank you for your acts of bravery.

— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) October 2, 2017

What we know about the shooter so far?

Stephen Paddock (64) was identified as the ’lone wolf’ attacker 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 Guardia n. 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/czfMSEMkpu pic.twitter.com/gJHdMbhJht

— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 2017

Donald Trump delays trip to hurricane-hit Puerto Rico after Las Vegas shooting

The White House monitoring probe closely; offers full support local authorities

‘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, 2017

Watch: Press Briefing by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

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 Kim (@KyndellKim) October 2, 2017

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, 2017

US president Donald Trump briefed on Las Vegas shooting incident: White House

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.

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, 2017

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 (@RussellBivenTV) October 2, 2017

‘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.

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, 2017

NBC news says killer identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock

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, 2017

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 (@10DowningStreet) October 2, 2017

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, 2017

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/3XVQyXXw2c pic.twitter.com/5z82ACAwzG

— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2017

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, 2017

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, 2017

Facebook activates safety check for Las Vegas shooting, social media platform helps in collating efforts from local volunteers

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, 2017

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.

Governor of Nevada tweets condolence, terms incident act of cowardice

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.

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. 

Las Vegas shooting: What is known so far 

Everything we know about the Las Vegas shooting so far: https://t.co/h1QDNjWuzR #MandalayBay pic.twitter.com/vPdB78qt5i

— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2017

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, 2017

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/N9l2h2BdRt pic.twitter.com/bXVeX1WFxu

— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2017

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 (@GabbyHartNews) October 2, 2017

Watch: Recorded visuals from the Mandalay Bay shooting

Armada of police flooding into the strip. #Activeshooter #mandalaybay @KTNV pic.twitter.com/apy7w2us2A

— Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) October 2, 2017

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/c2gZB6KT5D pic.twitter.com/yxhYAIHYAz

— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2017

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 (@nateoneal) October 2, 2017

Sheriff Lombardo: shooter was on 32nd floor of Mandalay Bay. Shooter is dead. @News3LV

— Nathan O'Neal (@nateoneal) October 2, 2017

FBI assisting in investigation of shooting. 100 plus injured. About 20 have died.

— Antonio Castelan (@CastelanHCA) October 2, 2017

Metro police looking for a MariLou Dandley she was with suspected shooter.

— Antonio Castelan (@CastelanHCA) October 2, 2017

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.”

Local reporter Nathan O’Neal shared an eye witness account

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, 2017

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.

Some flights resume at McCarran International Airport resume services

Flights at McCarran International airport have resumed after all flights in and out of Las Vegas were temporarily halted.

Limited flight activity has resumed at @LASairport. Please monitor flight status with your airline. Expect on going delays.

— Harry Reid International Airport (@LASairport) October 2, 2017

UPDATE: Flights in and out of @LASairport have been temporarily halted in response to reported shooting incident on Las Vegas Strip.

— Harry Reid International Airport (@LASairport) October 2, 2017

Several off-duty policemen attending the concert injured

The Guardian reported that several off-duty policemen from Bakersfield, California, were at the concert. One was shot in the shoulder, according to a statement published by the KGET News reporter Danny Freeman.

**BREAKING: Bakersfield Police say several off-duty BPD officers were at the Vegas country concert. One was shot.** @KGETnews pic.twitter.com/eEn8xqGCYz

— Danny Freeman (@DannyEFreeman) October 2, 2017

WATCH: Harrowing footage with sound of gunshots from music concert at Las Vegas Casino

Suspect down, all planes at Las Vegas airport grounded

All planes have been grounded at the Las Vegas airport after the deadly shooting at an outdoor concert on the Strip, Associated Press reports. McCarran International Airport says all flights in and out have been temporarily halted in response to the shooting.

Two people are dead and dozens wounded after someone opened fire late Sunday on a music festival. Las Vegas police say one suspect is ‘down’ but did not give any other details.

University Medical Center spokeswoman Danita Cohen said 26 people were admitted to the hospital after the incident.

ABC's Matt Gutman spoke with an eyewitness after the deadly shooting at the Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. https://t.co/7ISfFqnVb8 pic.twitter.com/lr9EPwmqnJ

— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) October 2, 2017

UPDATE: Flights in and out of @LASairport have been temporarily halted in response to reported shooting incident on Las Vegas Strip.

— Harry Reid International Airport (@LASairport) October 2, 2017

At this time we do not believe there are any more shooters. More information to come shortly from @Sheriff_LVMPD.

— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017

"We heard a round of a machine gun, and people just started dropping," eyewitness from Mandalay Bay shooting tells NBC News pic.twitter.com/vQUdBeCpiZ

— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 2, 2017

Sounded like fireworks, says concert-goer

A concert-goer says he heard what sounded like fireworks while he was watching Jason Aldean’s performance at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival Sunday night, Associated Press reported.

Thirty-six-year-old Kodiak Yazzi said the music stopped temporarily and started up again before another round of pops sent the performers ducking for cover and fleeing the stage. As the 40,000 fans in the crowd began to flee, Yazzi took cover and said he saw flashes of light coming from the Mandalay Bay hotel tower high above.

The bursts of pops would start and stop for more than five minutes. He says he saw dozens of ambulances as he ran for safety. He later got a Lyft driver to take him home to suburban Henderson. Las Vegas police say one suspect is ‘down.’

A hospital spokeswoman says two people are dead and dozens wounded.

26 people admitted to hospital, Associated Press reports

University Medical Center spokeswoman Danita Cohen said 26 people were admitted to the hospital, according to a report in The Associated Press.

Dozens of patrol vehicles descended on the Strip after authorities received reports of an active shooter near the Route 91 Harvest Festival. Some officers took cover behind their vehicles while others carrying assault rifles ran into the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. 

Authorities shut down part of the Las Vegas Strip and Interstate 15.  Some flights destined for the McCarran International Airport were diverted due to incident.

"We have numerous victims right now. I don't have a number," Las Vegas police spokesman says after mass shooting on Las Vegas Strip.

— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) October 2, 2017

Reports of active shooter at Mandalay Bay. Witness tells me multiple people shot. I see people getting loaded into ambulances @News3LV pic.twitter.com/eYa8fWbJH3

— Nathan O'Neal (@nateoneal) October 2, 2017

Witness describes Las Vegas shooting

"The shots just kept coming." Witness describes how people hid under her car for safety after shooting in Las Vegas https://t.co/nGJ60uDM5r pic.twitter.com/vtf8XlOO81

— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2017

Las Vegas shooting witness: "Lots of people got hit ... One guy ended up dying in my arms" https://t.co/hNllVBHMaA pic.twitter.com/0eSLZLMWQK

— ABC News (@ABC) October 2, 2017

12 critical after shooting: AP

Of the 24 injured, 12 are critical, The Associated Press reported.

"It sounded like machine guns." Witness reacts after a shooting is reported on Las Vegas Strip. Live updates here: https://t.co/CGEUN29ZAY pic.twitter.com/Y1ySSshOlJ

— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2017

Two dead, two dozen injured, reports AP

Associated Press reports that at least two people have died and 24 are injured after shooting at music festival.

Las Vegas shooting occurred on last night of music festival

The final night of the Route 91 Harvest music festival was taking place near Mandalay Bay when the reported shooting took place, NBC reported.

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

Las Vegas strip on lockdown, police hunt shooter

Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip, according to media reports.

We're investigating reports of an active shooter near/around Mandalay Bay Casino. Asking everyone to please avoid the area. #LVMPDnews

— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017