This year’s Route 91 Harvest country music festival in Las Vegas, NV was tragically interrupted due to the latest shooting near Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Sunday night, in which more than 50 people have lost their lives, and many are injured. Police has stated that two off-duty officers were killed during the incident, before the suspected gunman was found and shot dead.
The attacker opened fire from the 32nd floor of Mandalay Bay and shot randomly at the crowd, killing 50 and injuring more than 100 people. The shooting took place during Jason Aldean’s performance, when hundreds of people started fleeing in panic and disbelief, as shots from an automatic rifle continued. Police immediately responded to reports and several SWAT teams rushed the hotel at 10:08 PM, according to witnesses.
Police has identified the attacker and issued a warrant for questioning Marilou Danley, Asian female who was recognized as number one accomplice. The motives of the shootout are unknown, but the sheriff is convinced no terrorist activity is involved, as the aggressor was a local resident. Police is also interested in locating two vehicles of unknown color, which are registered to the suspect.
Social media is currently being flooded with videos and photos of the shooting and the police is pleading for more evidence that would be of benefit for further investigation. Local casinos started to shut down, as soon as the shots were fired and even some flights at the city’s McCarran International airport were temporarily grounded. The whole scene remains static and Las Vegas police officials do not believe there are any more shooters. However, LVMPD advises not to head down to the Strip, as long as the investigation is active.
Casulties and injured people were taken to nearby hospitals, University Medical Center and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center.
Below: LVMPD Sheriff Briefing
Below: ( Viewer discretion advised ) Live footage of the mass shooting
BeccaVandy25 6 years ago Newbie
I Still Can't Get past this happening. I guess I will never understand the brain and how some humans need to inflict their pain onto others.
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coolsongss 6 years ago Hero Member
Oh,,,,oh it is horrible to see the second video clips. What a tragedy... So, the gunman made at least 3 rounds of firing. It sounds really terrible, The firing sounds very fast, even faster with regular automatic guns... US government must begin control discussions and measures, and those measures must be getting tighter...
Oh,,,,oh it is horrible to see the second video clips. What a tragedy... So, the gunman made at least 3 rounds of firing. It sounds really terrible, The firing sounds very fast, even faster with regular automatic guns... US government must begin control discussions and measures, and those measures must be getting tighter over time, as I believe. My heart breaks watching this video clip. RIP for victims...
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Vanenhox 6 years ago Sr. Member
It is strange to read that statistics in recent years reveal that crime in general has gone down in the United States, with the prominent exception being episodes of mass murder like this one in Vegas and so many others. If such an event as this (not to mention all the others that have occurred) cannot bring some more...
It is strange to read that statistics in recent years reveal that crime in general has gone down in the United States, with the prominent exception being episodes of mass murder like this one in Vegas and so many others. If such an event as this (not to mention all the others that have occurred) cannot bring some more effective gun control legislation in the US, then I do not know what can. A conservative is a liberal who hasn't gotten mugged yet. Or that saying goes something like that. In other words, once you have direct personal experience of the impact a political issue can exert on your viewpoint; you might just change that viewpoint. Sorry to be so blatantly political, but... That saying reminds one of how Ronald Reagan's press secretary James Brady became the hugest advocate of gun control after John Hinckley's bullet pierced his skull. People might say that one should not be political when a tragedy strikes, but think only of the tragic pain of the victims and their families. However, since gun control policy can prevent future tragedies and future pain; the political debate could not be more relevant. Decades ago Australia had a spate of mass murder shootings, but the public was fed up with these and the Australian Parliament adopted tougher gun control laws. Resulting in dramatic change for the better. Surely something can be done without compromising constitutional rights too much! For goodness sake!
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Slickmustard 7 years ago Sr. Newbie
My heart breaks for the families of those who were lost and effected by this senseless and gutless massacre. I find it hard to get my head around how people can do this for whatever reason if any at all. I hope the people that were there when it happened can move on from this traumatic event and moreso i hope the families...
My heart breaks for the families of those who were lost and effected by this senseless and gutless massacre. I find it hard to get my head around how people can do this for whatever reason if any at all. I hope the people that were there when it happened can move on from this traumatic event and moreso i hope the families and friends of those who lost their lives can move on and find peace within themselves after tragity hits such as it has in this case
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jade 7 years ago Super Hero
I was watching this unfold on my TV news. They broke into the program that was playing and announced what was happening and were interviewing some of the victims of this tragedy. How horrible for every single one of them to go through, unthinkable.
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Pointman 7 years ago Jr. Member
It's very sad, but saying no terrorism was involved because he was a local beats my understanding. As for safety of the people, many people need training for such situations. Whenever a bomb or bullets fly, it's always safe to first take cover and first find out where they are coming from.
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Mojo Jojo 7 years ago Super Hero
The mind is a very dangerous thing, especially when it goes off track. My best guess? Depression from losing money at the table. Heavily addicted gamblers, steal, cheat, lie to satify their addiction. I think it's the gambling problem.
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napster 7 years ago Jr. Member
New investigation reveal that the shooter had 2 other targets Boston redsox Fenway park and Chicago. God bless the people from Boston and Chicago. Unfortunately vegas was his chosen target. I'm sorry to say this but soceity we live in (USA) play a big part In this massacre who sales a man 13 machine gun it's command sense...
New investigation reveal that the shooter had 2 other targets Boston redsox Fenway park and Chicago. God bless the people from Boston and Chicago. Unfortunately vegas was his chosen target. I'm sorry to say this but soceity we live in (USA) play a big part In this massacre who sales a man 13 machine gun it's command sense no man should be able to own 1 machine unless he's from the military and we're talking about 13 machine gun these machine gun is made to kill large number of people in a short period of time . So what does a 64 year old man need 13 machine gun for and why would you sale a man 13 machine gun? My prayers go out to all the victims and victims family #vegasstrong.
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MelissaN 7 years ago Almighty Member
Terrible! Can't believe a man is capable of such a terrible crime.
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zuga 7 years ago Admin
the latest: "58 killed, 500 hurt in Las Vegas shooting | Gunman dead in hotel room with 10 rifles"
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BeccaVandy25 7 years ago Newbie
I will never understand.
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2fast4u 7 years ago Hero Member
50 people killed?? OMG!!
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nirvana 7 years ago Super Hero
I am speechless :(
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zuga 7 years ago Admin
sad day... my thoughts are with all the injured and victims' families ...
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Mil E Na 7 years ago Full Member
Awful... what a tragedy... and the worst thing is that we hear news like this more often than before...
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