"At that point, everyone on stage started running everywhere.". CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Discovery Company. 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. Several other off-duty police officers are believed to be among the dead and injured. Kevin Martin Kravitz, the lead attorney for the hotel, described him Monday as "bizarre" and said "he dressed slovenly to the deposition. Jen Juneau is a digital news writer for PEOPLE since 2016. So it gave me something else to focus on, and gave me a reason to look forward to the new year, explains Aldean. People run from the New York New York during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Stirp in Las Vegas Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. 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. Offers may be subject to change without notice. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Something that made them feel safer.". At least 58 people have died from the attack, and 489 people are injured, police said. 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. "She had nowhere to take cover, so I told her just to run as fast as she could, as quick as she could, out of the arena. 1:58. Market data provided by Factset. If they were going to come back out and that was part of the healing process for them, we wanted to make it a safer environment. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Broken windows are seen on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino after a lone gunman opened fired on the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on October 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. And so, Im kind of looking around like, What is that? [and] trying to figure out what it is. A post shared by Jason Aldean (@jasonaldean). The singer visited shooting victims still in a Las Vegas hospital Sunday. Elizabeth Chuck and Tracy Connor reported from New York. He later said via Instagram that he and his band were safe. Since the shooting, Aldean has supported the victims by releasing the cover of Tom Pettys I Wont Back Down he performed for his surprise return to the stage on Saturday Night Live, with all proceeds going to the Direct Impact Fund to help survivors. It wasn't known whether they were losses or wins. Jason Aldean addresses the crowd about the shooting in Las Vegas during his concert in Tulsa, Okla., Oct. 12, 2017. ", 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. There are reports of an active shooter around the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. 2. 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? A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer stands in the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Ave. after a mass shooting at a country music festival nearby on October 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A man in a wheelchair is taken away from the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after apparent gun fire was heard on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ", A post shared by Brittany Aldean (@brittanyaldean), "Our hearts still break for the families who lost a loved one We are thinking of each and every one of you today, and everyday," she wrote. (AP Photo/John Locher). Seconds later, Aldean is seen running from the stage to safety. That gave me a chance to focus on something else.. A gunman opened fire on an outdoor music concert on Sunday. People were trying to save their friends. People started screaming that they were hit," witness Meghan Kearney told MSNBC. 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. Why do we lead the world in non Isis mass killings? At least one off-duty Las Vegas police officer was shot, Lombardo said. Authorities were digging into Paddock's history. President Donald Trump, who will visit Las Vegas on Wednesday, called the shooting "an act of pure evil. Aldean was in the House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., sent Ryan a letter asking him to create a select committee on gun violence. 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Praying for everyones safety., Titus told reporters at a police briefing this morning that she and other local politicians stayed out of the way of first responders and officers because you dont want to turn a personal tragedy into a political event., Several Democrats, however, raised the issue of gun control in the wake of the shooting. People who could not go to hotel-casinos that were closed after the shooting temporarily stayed at the center. Shortly after the incident, Aldean wrote on social media, Tonight has been beyond horrific. Jason Aldean has released a new statement on the massacre at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, where he was performing when a gunman opened fire, killing 59 people and injuring more than 500. We didnt want to go in and try to do it too soon.. Weve been tested beyond our worst nightmares the past few months. ", Hillary Clinton also expressed her grief in a tweet: "The crowd fled at the sound of gunshots. We can and must put politics aside, stand up to the NRA, and work together to try to stop this from happening again.". appeared on Kelly Clarksons daytime talk show. My Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved tonight," he wrote. I truly dont understand why a person would want to take the life of another. says the actress. 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People were trying to save their friends. But we have proven time and again in this country that we have the power to overcome anything that threatens our way of life or our freedom. ", "His answers were vague, not very thoughtful," Kravitz said. Members of the audience began screaming and running to find cover. Something has changed in this country and in this world lately that is scary to see. "October 1st will always be a day for us that is extremely hard to relive.". People take cover at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after apparent gun fire was heard on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jason Aldean on How Las Vegas Shooting Changed Him as an Artist and a Man. "He lives in Mesquite, he went to the hotels, he gambled, he went to shows.". Concertgoers flee the There are reports of an active shooter around the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. All Rights Reserved. ". 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 400 others when he opened fire on a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 2, 2017. Too many crazies?too many #guns?laws to keep crazies from guns? he also posted to Twitter. WebCountry star Jason Aldean safe after mass shooting in Las Vegas At least 20 people have been killed and dozens injured after 'at least one gunman' opened fire at a Las Vegas music festival And police have set up a family reunification area at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ", She added: "People kept dropping and dropping. The latest death toll has58 people dead and 489 others wounded. This is not a guy who would have really stood out in your mind. Aldean return to the stage after cancelling tour dates following the Las Vegas shooting. Police searched their home in Mesquite, about 80 miles from Las Vegas. WebVideo footage shows the harrowing moments country singer Jason Aldean ran from the stage during his Las Vegas show on Sunday after a gunman opened fire, killing at least Two on-duty officers were injured in the shooting. 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 on Sunday. It was the day a gunman opened fire on more than 22,000 music fans in attendance at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, killing over 50 people and injuring more than 850 at the open-air concert near the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. WebJason Aldean Performs in Las Vegas for First Time Since 2017 Shooting That Killed 58 People Remembering the 59 Slain Victims of the Las Vegas Concert Massacre, 3 Years They believe he smashed the windows with a something like a hammer before he started firing. Pete Williams reported from Washington. Elizabeth Chuck is a reporter for NBC News who focuses on health and mental health, particularly issues that affect women and children. "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.' Hotel employees had been in his room before the shooting and didn't notice anything unusual, according to Lombardo. WebCountry singer Jason Aldean has opened up about his experience performing during last month's mass shooting at a Las Vegas music festival. The Idol: How HBOs Next Euphoria Became Twisted Torture Porn Going back to Vegas was something we wanted to do the right way. Officials were initially also looking for a woman, 62-year-old Marilou Danley, who was described as Paddocks roommate in Mesquite. Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany Kerr Aldean, among thousands of others, are remembering the tragic events of Oct. 1, 2017. WebThe gunman, identified by police as Stephen Craig Paddock, of Mesquite, Nevada, opened fire about 10:08 p.m. local time, just as Jason Aldean began his closing show at the You have our condolences and sympathies," he wrote. To the families of the victims, we are praying for you, and we are here for you.". It just sounded like a crackling something. He resumed his tour in an arena where concertgoers walked through metal detectors, and police presence was visible. Click here to get those and more in the PEOPLE Babies newsletter. Flowers, candles and toys are left at a makeshift memorial site on Las Vegas Boulevard on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Las Vegas. Aldean returned to the stage Thursday after cancelling tour dates following the Las Vegas shooting. 59 people were killed and at least 527 others were injured in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. It was chaos for a pure seven to 10 minutes," he said. Police and rescue personnel gather at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Ave on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pete Williams is an NBC News correspondent who covers the Justice Department and the Supreme Court, based in Washington. How to Watch 'Daisy Jones & the Six' Online Now Streaming, John Legend Launches Affordable Skincare Line Loved01 at Walmart, How to Watch Farmer Wants a Wife Premiering March 8, 15 Spring Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Budget, How and Where to Watch All The Oscar-Nominated Films Online. This world is becoming the kind of place I am afraid to raise my children in, he wrote. 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. "You wonder what a guy like this is doing at the Cosmo," he said. appreciated. 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. ", "The sound, the chaos, the overwhelming sadness and heartache its something that never leaves you," she continued. 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. those who were killed in the mass shooting. Hours after the shooting, people in Las Vegas lined up around the building to donate blood. She earned her Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Southern California and has been seen on Good Morning America.
