Published They said he acted alone. "I picked up the phone, my cellphone, and she was screaming and yelling, 'Dad, dad, dad, dad, somebody's shooting at us, and I don't know what to do.' Contractor Robert Walker says a prayer after placing flowers and American flag at the scene of a memorial for the victims of the mass shooting on Las Vegas Boulevard near the crime scene. It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. People wait as the Tropicana Las Vegas goes on lockdown during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. People were trying to save their friends. The latest death toll has58 people dead and 489 others wounded. Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo told reporters Monday that authorities believe Paddock killed himself before police entered his room. A gunman has opened fire on a music festival in Las Vegas, leaving dozens dead and more than 100 injured. Officials were initially also looking for a woman, 62-year-old Marilou Danley, who was described as Paddocks roommate in Mesquite. The PBS NewsHours Joshua Barajas contributed to this report. IE 11 is not supported. On Thursday, the singer appeared on Kelly Clarksons daytime talk show. 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WebLAS VEGAS (KSNV) Country music singer Jason Aldean says the man who pulled him off the stage when shots rang out at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in 2017 has died. People started screaming that they were hit," witness Meghan Kearney told MSNBC. And getting back into the music game, he is. ", "I think for us, going back to Vegas was something that I think we wanted to do the right way," said Aldean of his recentreturn to the city. Country star Jason Aldean honored those killed in the mass shooting in Las Vegas, but told concertgoers to resist living in fear. The mass shooting occurred between Following the arrival of his son exactly two months later, Aldean opened up to SiriusXMs The Highway about how hes moving forward. Its been a difficult few months for Jason Aldean, but one shining beacon of light has helped him see the good: his son Memphis. A blood donation center in Las Vegas had a line of people out the door at 4 a.m. after Sunday's deadly shooting https://t.co/wqTAVr3w1a pic.twitter.com/UTgyfyJNW3, INSIDER (@thisisinsider) October 2, 2017. Nearly two hours later, police on Twitter indicated that one suspect is down. Officials said the shooter was lone wolf Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada, NBC News reported. Rachel Elbaum is a London-based editor, producer and writer. We want to hear it. Las Vegas mass shooting survivors reunited with their "Route 91 family" Saturday night at country singer Jason Aldean's concert in Orange County, California, watching the same artist who was performing onstage the President Donald Trump, who said he would visit Las Vegas on Wednesday, called the shooting "an act of pure evil. Stephen Paddock was the man behind the gun, shooting into the crowd of the Route 91 Harvest music festival. WebCountry music star Jason Aldean took to social media to say he and his crew are safe after a gunman killed at least 59 people at an outdoor concert Sunday. The country superstar was playing the outdoor Route 91 Harvest Festival in October 2017 when a gunman opened fire from a nearby hotel. a woman succumbed to injuries sustained in the violence. This is not a guy who would have really stood out in your mind. Aldean did what he could to make them feel more comfortable, starting by putting on the show in the 5,000-seat indoor venue Park MGM. Police return to their vehicles after patrolling around the Mandalay Hotel where a gunman killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 200 others when he opened fire on a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 2, 2017. Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for October 1, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves take bumpy second flight after 'CHAOS' on Lufthansa plane: 'Wish me luck', Kelsey Grammer wont apologize for the 'difference' that Jesus has made in his life, Person roaming in 'Scream' Ghostface costume prompts multiple police calls, Kelsea Ballerini kisses Chase Stokes after criticizing ex amid nasty divorce, Why Kevin Bacon refuses to share the secret to his 35-year marriage to Kyra Sedgwick. "At that point, everyone on stage started running everywhere.". Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Eyewitness Meghan Kearney described the ensuing panic to MSNBC. Something has changed in this country and in this world lately that is scary to see. The concert marked Aldean's first concert in Vegas in over two years. Did you encounter any technical issues? 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Something that made them feel safer.". ", During a visit to "The Kelly Clarkson Show," in December, Aldean opened up about how he coped with the evening's tragedy, something he said he "wouldn't wish on anybody. At the end of the day we arent Democrats or Republicans, Whites or Blacks, Men or Women. Just know u all are in my heart and my prayers as we all go through this together. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. And police have set up a family reunification area at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 100 Best Albums of 2022. A gunman opened fire on an outdoor music concert on Sunday. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Paddock is believed to have checked into the hotel on Thursday, Lombardo said. David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist Who Shaped the Sound of Soft Rock, Dead at 78 Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. I am so sorry for the hurt and pain everyone is feeling right now and there are no words i can say to to take that pain away. Brittany also reflected on the tragedy, in which 61 people were killed, 411 were wounded by gunfire, and nearly 500 others were injured in the ensuing panic when a gunman opened fire on the music festival from a casino hotel room across the street. A wounded woman is moved outside the Tropicana during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Police urged families looking to locate missing loved ones to call 1-866-535-5654. Senior law enforcement officials and a Las Vegas casino executive said Stephen Paddock had made several large gambling transactions in recent weeks, including some of more than $30,000 a day. Trending Get as far away from it as she could where she thought the line of fire might be. I used to live in Vegas so I had a bunch of friends at the show little did we know our lives would change forever. 2 YEARS AFTER VEGAS MASSACRE, JASON ALDEAN SAYS HE THINKS ABOUT ROUTE 91 'FAMILY' EVERY DAY, "October 1st will always be a day for us that is extremely hard to relive," he added. The Idol: How HBOs Next Euphoria Became Twisted Torture Porn A gunman opened fire on an outdoor music concert on Sunday killing dozens and injuring hundreds. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez). "I want to play the show for you guys that the people in Las Vegas came to see and didn't get a chance to," he said. We heard what sounded like firecrackers going off, she said. There are reports of an active shooter around the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time People scramble for shelter at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after apparent gun fire was heard on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. An experience that thankfully only certain people know. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. ET). ". It was chaos for a pure seven to 10 minutes," he said. Police have yet to determine a motive. "ROUTE 91 On one hand it seems like an eternity ago, a nightmare you try to forget. Lombardo identified the gunman as Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite a town outside of Las Vegas. "She could hear the gunshots sounded like a machine gun, she said and they didn't know where they were coming from," Young said. Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee tweeted that Democrats were on the NRA hit list. Why do we lead the world in non Isis mass killings? NBC Everybody just kind of Police form a perimeter around the road leading to the Mandalay Hotel (background) after a gunman killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 200 others when he opened fire on a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 2, 2017. "We heard what sounded like firecrackers going off. My heart aches for the Victims and their families of this Senseless act. Authorities haven't said what kinds of weapons were found. Jen Juneau is a digital news writer for PEOPLE since 2016. Police do not believe Paddock was associated with a militant group, Lombardo said. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. On the other hand its vividness makes it seem like it was yesterday," wrote Brittany, who at the time was pregnant with the couples second child, now-three-year-old son Memphis. 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It was the worst mass shooting in modern American history, and Stephen Craig Paddock was "solely responsible for this heinous act," Assistant Clark County Sheriff Todd Fasulo told reporters Monday night. Legal Statement. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. Heartbroken doesnt even begin to explain how some of us feel, Aldean said. People started screaming that they were hit When we started running out there were probably a couple hundred [people] on the ground., She continued: People kept dropping and dropping People were getting shot one foot away from us. worst mass shooting in modern American history, Watch Live: Coverage of Mass Shooting From KSNV, Las Vegas Shooter Had History Of Gambling, Watch President Trump's Full Statement on the Las Vegas Shooting, brother Eric Paddock, of Orlando, Florida, told NBC News that he was "dumbfounded", Panic, Gunfire of Las Vegas Massacre Caught on Camera. The singer again honored the victims of the shooting at the CMT Artists of the Year special with fellow artists Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Lines Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, Chris Stapleton and Keith Urban. Authorities have said Stephen Paddock targeted the country music festival, opening fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel before killing himself. Country star Jason Aldean performs in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. People run from the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after apparent gun fire was hear on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tonight has been beyond horrific, Aldean wrote on Instagram. Two broken windows could be seen from the 32nd floor of the hotel, curtains billowing out. Jason Aldean presses pause on his U.S. tour after a gunman opened fire during his set at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Sunday, claiming the lives of 59 people and injuring 527 more. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. 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The country star was performing at the Route 91 Harvest Festival across from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Oct. 1 when a gunman started shooting into the crowd from the hotel killing 58 people and injuring 489. Paddocks girlfriend, who was in the Philippines at the time of the shooting, returned to the United States where she was met by FBI agents for questioning. There were gunshots everywhere. My heart aches for the Victims and their families of this Senseless act. (Mesquite Police via AP). "To the courageous first responders, thank you for your acts of bravery. Then it stopped, so I was like, They must have got it fixed, so I kept doing my thing., Not long after, the noise kicked in again. You could see a flash- flash- flash- flash.. Over the last 24 hrs I have gone through lots of emotions. We cannot imagine their loss. #CountryStrong #Route91family #VegasStrong.". Jason Aldean Resumes Tour After Las Vegas Shooting, performed Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down". Authorities said Stephen Craig Paddock broke windows on the casino and began firing with a cache of weapons, killing dozens and injuring hundreds at the music festival. Around 10 p.m. local time on Sunday, as country music artist Jason Aldean was performing at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, a gunman began to fire from the 32nd floor of the nearby Mandalay Bay Hotel onto the crowd of more than 22,000 people. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Pete Williams reported from Washington. WebAround 10 p.m. local time on Sunday, as country music artist Jason Aldean was performing at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, a gunman began to fire from the 32nd floor of the You have our condolences and sympathies," he wrote. 2. I still dont know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that Me and my Crew are safe. appeared on Kelly Clarksons daytime talk show. Time to come together and stop the hate!. WebCNN Jason Aldean recently performed in Las Vegas, two years after 58 people were killed during one of his performances. His latest performance in Vegas included first responders and attendees from the show two years ago. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. They are still trying to determine a motive. 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. JASON ALDEAN RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS FOR FIRST CONCERT SINCE 2017 SHOOTING, "On one hand it seems like an eternity ago, a nightmare you try to forget. Officers found more than 40 firearms belonging to suspect Stephen Paddock: 23 firearms at the Mandalay Bay hotel room and 19 at his home in Mesquite, Nevada, Clark County AssistantSheriff Todd Fasulo told reporters.
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