In Photos: An Unimaginable Incident That Shook Las Vegas

A gunman, now identified as a local resident called Stephen Paddock, fired at an outdoor music concert crowd.

A pair of cowboy boots lying on the street outside the concert venue.

(Photo: Reuters)

Las Vegas, as usual, was buzzing with life and music and people from different walks of life. But that was before an active shooter shook the Vegas strip, causing death and devastation all around.

A gunman, now identified as a local resident called Stephen Paddock, fired at the crowd in an outdoor music concert in Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Casino area. Suddenly frenzied and panic stricken, people were running in all directions, reaching out to each other, and scrounging desperately for cover.

Police advising people present at the shooting site to take cover.(Photo: AP)

Police rushing to cover at the site of shooting. (Photo: AP)

People wait as the Tropicana Las Vegas goes on lockdown during the active shooter situation.(Photo: AP)

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers near the concert venue after the mass shooting.(Photo: Reuters)

Damage to life is always coupled with emotional trauma. However, it was heartening to see people reaching out to help victims of the shooting incident.

People assist a wounded woman at the Tropicana.(Photo: AP)

The gunman was shot dead by the police. He was a white, male resident of Las Vegas.

A police officer taking cover behind a vehicle. (Photo: AP)

A woman a curb at the shooting site.(Photo: AP)

Our thoughts lie with the victims of the attack.