After a shoot-out from the casino mile Las Vegas, there are several dead and injured. What we know so far about the perpetrators and circumstances.
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- What happened in Las Vegas?
- How many injured and dead are there?
- What do you know about the culprit?
What happened in Las Vegas?
In the early morning (German time) there was a shoot-out at a country concert in Las Vegas. The "Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival" took place on the popular casino mile. Guests report in the social networks of sudden shots, then the concert was canceled. The shooting should have stopped another 20 minutes.
Shooting in Las Vegas. People fleeing pic.twitter.com/hs98J5uK6T
- Eiki Hrafnsson (@EirikurH) October 2, 2017
Currently, it is believed that the shots from the 32nd floor of the "Mandalay Bay" hotel were fired at the concertgoers with an automatic weapon.
How many injured and dead are there?
The number of dead has meanwhile increased dramatically. Meanwhile, it is believed that over 50 people have fallen victim to the shooting. In addition, over 400 people were sometimes seriously injured hospitalized.
What do you know about the culprit?
The culprit was found in his room at Mandalay Bay. When the forces wanted to storm the room, the man was already dead. The police assume that he killed himself. In the room more than ten weapons were found.
It is now known that it is the 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, from the town of Mesquite, 130 kilometers from Las Vegas . He was already known to the police. The motives for the deed are so far completely unclear. The police do not start from an extremist background.
In addition, a woman of Asian descent was sought, her name is Mari Lou Danely. The wanted woman is the partner of the shooter. This could now be detected abroad, but apparently has nothing to do with the deed.
Marilou Danley is in the process of being a lawyer. If seen please call 9-1-1! pic.twitter.com/Z83XvcHejH
- LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
Even after two vehicles continues to be searched. A Hyundai Tucson and a Chrysler Pacifica, both with a license plate from the US state of Nevada, are being sought, they should be allowed on the shooter.
Whether Germans are among the victims, is still unclear.
(Ww4)
