Las Vegas, Nevada experienced a mass shooting resulting in mass casualties on Sunday, Oct 1. According to CNN, it is the deadliest shooting in U.S. history with over 50 deaths and more than 500 who were injured in the attack.
The shooting took place at a country music festival called The Harvest Festival which was taken place at the Mandalay Bay Casino. Music performer Jason Aldean was on stage at the time of the shooting.
The shooter shot down at the festival from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel. Bullets rained down on the crowd as people began to run and take cover.
Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old man has been identified as the gunman. Paddock checked into the Mandalay Bay Hotel several days previous to the shooting. When police arrived to the room, he was found dead from a fatal gunshot wound that authorities believe was intentional.
There will be an updated news story when more details are available.