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.
Las Vegas shooting: Death toll rises to 58, over 500 injured; FBI says no terror link
Authorities have shut down part of the Las Vegas Strip after receiving reports of an active shooter.
 "Las Vegas shooting: Death toll rises to 58, over 500 injured; FBI says no terror link")
Trump says Las Vegas massacre an ‘act of pure evil’
President Donald Trump decried the massacre of at least 58 Las Vegas concert goers as an “act of pure evil” Monday, but refrained from addressing calls for gun control or an unproven claim of responsibility from the Islamic State group.
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.
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
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
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’.
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
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 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/czfMSEMkpu pic.twitter.com/gJHdMbhJht
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 2017
‘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
French MPs call for social media ban for under-15s, digital curfew for teenagers
A French committee suggests banning social media for kids under 15 and a nighttime digital curfew for teens 15-18. The report cites concerns about TikTok's effects on minors. President Macron backs the ban, akin to Australia's proposed law.
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