Las Vegas Shooting an ‘Act of Pure Evil’, Says US President Trump

Trump said he would be travelling to Las Vegas on Wednesday to meet with law enforcement and the victims’ families.

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation. 

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US President Donald Trump on Monday termed as "an act of pure evil" the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history at a concert in Las Vegas, in which at least 58 people have been killed and over 400 others injured.

Trump also called for unity, asserting that in moments of tragedy and horror, America has always stood united.

Last night, a gunman opened fire in a large crowd at a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. He brutally murdered more than 58 people and wounded hundreds more. It was an act of pure evil.

Follow live updates on the Las Vegas shooting here.

Trump said he would be travelling to Las Vegas on Wednesday to meet with law enforcement, first responders and the families of the victims. Trump will travel to Puerto Rico on Tuesday.

The gunman identified as Steven Paddock, 64, a local Las Vegas resident, was killed in a 32nd floor of a hotel room. The police have also located an Asian female identified as Marilou Danley, 41, who has been described as roommate of the shooter.

Trump said he and the First Lady Melania were praying for every American who has been hurt, wounded, or has lost their loved ones in the "terrible" attack.

We pray for the entire nation to find unity and peace. And we pray for the day when evil is banished, and the innocent are safe from hatred and from fear.

(With inputs from PTI.)