Las Vegas Shooting Leaves Over 50 Dead, ISIS Stakes Claim
A senior US official, however, discounted ISIS’ claim of responsibility.
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An active shooter fired at an outdoor concert crowd in Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Casino area. At least 50 people died and 400 were injured in the shooting. The roads leading to the Vegas strip were shut by the police.
The gunman was shot down at the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel. The Nevada sheriff identified Stephen Paddock as the suspected gunman in Las Vegas shootout.
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a shooting.
A senior US official, however, discounted ISIS’ claim of responsibility.
The Las Vegas shooter reportedly killed himself before police arrived. He had over ten guns, says the Las Vegas sheriff. The shooter is believed to have checked into the hotel room last Thursday. According to police, at least 406 people have been transported to hospitals nearby for treatment.
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