They said he acted alone. Country star Jason Aldean performs in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Concertgoers flee the Route 91 Harvest country music festival in Las Vegas on Sunday. Officials said in addition to the firearms, they found explosives and several thousand rounds of ammunition in Paddocks home. "She could hear the gunshots sounded like a machine gun, she said and they didn't know where they were coming from," Young said. You could see a flash- flash- flash- flash.. WebCountry music star Jason Aldean took to social media to say he and his crew are safe after a gunman killed at least 59 people at an outdoor concert Sunday. WebJason Aldean hasnt allowed the Las Vegas shooting back in October stop him from doing what he loves best. Jason Aldean Resumes Tour After Las Vegas Shooting, performed Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down". Brianne Tracy is a staff writer on the PEOPLE music team. A map shows the area of the shooting in Las Vegas. President Donald Trump, who said he would visit Las Vegas on Wednesday, called the shooting "an act of pure evil. #BREAKING Sheriff Lombardo: 100s injured in Las Vegas Strip shooting. More than 50 people were killed and 400 injured when a gunman opened fire at a country music festival in Las Vegas on Sunday, according to police. says the actress. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. You have our condolences and sympathies," he wrote. All Rights Reserved. Members of the audience began screaming and running to find cover. A post shared by Jason Aldean (@jasonaldean). 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Police in the Dallas suburb of Mesquite, Texas told the Associated Press that Paddock lived there from 2004 to 2012, though it may have been longer. Victims and families are due in coming months to receive a total of $800 million in compensation, while the company acknowledges no liability. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez), Debris is strewn through the scene of a mass shooting at a music festival near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Las Vegas. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! WebBy Australian Associated Press 10:37 02 Oct 2017, updated 11:56 02 Oct 2017. Over the last 24 hrs I have gone through lots of emotions. Offers may be subject to change without notice. It wasn't known whether they were losses or wins. "I was 8 months pregnant (had Memphis 2 months to the day from the shooting) and my husband was prepping like any other day to entertain thousands of fans. I still dont know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that Me and my Crew are safe. 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. 59 people were killed and at least 527 others were injured in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. WebCountry music singer Jason Aldean runs off stage when rapid-fire gun shots begin to erupt at a Las Vegas music festival. Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany Aldean, are looking back on one of the mostfrightening nights of their lives. Kevin Left: Paddock is believed to have checked into the hotel on Thursday, Lombardo said. At the end of the day we arent Democrats or Republicans, Whites or Blacks, Men or Women. So it gave me something else to focus on, and gave me a reason to look forward to the new year, explains Aldean. WebCountry music star Jason Aldean confirmed his safety on Instagram early Monday morning after gunshots went off while he was performing on stage at the Route 91 Harvest country 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 Then it stopped, so I was like, They must have got it fixed, so I kept doing my thing., Not long after, the noise kicked in again. She earned her Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Southern California and has been seen on Good Morning America. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, People run for cover at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after apparent gun fire was heard on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. Las Vegas is a resilient and benevolent town that will not be intimidated by acts of violence, she said. The Idol: How HBOs Next Euphoria Became Twisted Torture Porn This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. And getting back into the music game, he is. (Courtesy of Eric Paddock via AP), In this photo provided by the Mesquite, Nev., Police Department, police personnel stand outside the home of Stephen Paddock on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Mesquite. #CountryStrong #Route91family #VegasStrong," the singer's post concluded. My heart aches for the Victims and their families of this Senseless act. His latest performance in Vegas included first responders and attendees from the show two years ago. WebUSA TODAY. He said talking with his wife helped the most. @News3LV Nathan O'Neal (@NateNews3LV) October 2, 2017. Authorities have said Stephen Paddock targeted the country music festival, opening fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel before killing himself. Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. Police do not believe Paddock was associated with a militant group, Lombardo said. Police vehicles block a street corner after a deadly shooting at a music festival Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Las Vegas. The suspects brother and neighbor described him as a professional gambler and a real estate investor. ", He added that Paddock was wearing "crappy flip-flops.". Scared, Anger, Heartache, Compassion and many others. Aldean, who was named the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year in April, was performing on the final night of the three-day Route 91 Harvest festival at the Las Vegas Village when the shots started. Larisa Epatko Officials had said earlier that police fatally shot Paddock. "We heard what sounded like firecrackers going off. Andrew Blankstein is an investigative reporterfor NBC News. 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 or redistributed. 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Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. On Thursday, the singer appeared on Kelly Clarksons daytime talk show. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said he believed the suspect killed himself before police arrived. RELATED VIDEO: Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr Welcome First Child. Selena Gomez vs. Hailey Bieber: Why Everyone Thinks They Need to Pick a Side, Over the last 24 hrs I have gone through lots of emotions. A gunman fired into the crowd at an outdoor concert Sunday night along the Las Vegas strip, killing at least 58 people and injuring more than 400 others. Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. That is the only way we will ever get this Country to be better than it has ever been, but we have a long way to go and we have to start now. Nearly two hours later, police on Twitter indicated that one suspect is down. Officials said the shooter was lone wolf Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada, NBC News reported. Police and rescue personnel gather at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Ave. after a reported mass shooting at a country music festival on October 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada, fired shot after shot from his room at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino down on the crowd of about 22,000, sending terrified concertgoers running for their lives. pic.twitter.com/BMNQa0R0Be, Dina Titus (@repdinatitus) October 2, 2017, America woke up this morning to heartbreaking news. The team found the suspect dead, according to a statement from police. A gunman has opened fire on a music festival in Las Vegas, leaving dozens dead and more than 100 injured. The Associated Press contributed to this report. People hug and cry outside the Thomas & Mack Center after a mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on October 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. WebJason Aldean presses pause on his U.S. tour after a gunman opened fire during his set at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Sunday, claiming the lives of 59 people "To everyone in the Route 91 family, we love u guys and we couldn't have gotten through it without you. All rights reserved. #stopthehate #prayforlasvegas, A post shared by Jason Aldean (@jasonaldean) on Oct 2, 2017 at 8:57pm PDT. Elizabeth Chuck is a reporter for NBC News who focuses on health and mental health, particularly issues that affect women and children. All Rights Reserved. Time to come together and stop the hate!. I am grateful for law enforcements swift response and the many good Samaritans whose selfless acts of bravery showcased Las Vegas values to the world.. ", Hillary Clinton also expressed her grief in a tweet: "The crowd fled at the sound of gunshots. It will pay $49 million and its insurance companies will pay $751 million. Time to come together and stop the hate! The gunfire lasted about 5 to 10 minutes, witnesses said. A gunman opened fire on an outdoor music concert on Sunday. Aldeans next concert is set for October 6th at the Forum in Los Angeles. WebJason Aldean Addresses Mass Shooting at Borderline Bar Just Over a Year After Vegas Tragedy. Jason Aldean is speaking out than a day after gunshots were fired during his Las Vegas concert at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. The APreported some off-duty officers from the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department alsosustained wounds. "He wasn't angry. Please check your inbox to confirm. Imagine the deaths if the shooter had a silencer, which the NRA wants to make easier to get. WebJason 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 #gunsense #GUNviolence, Steve Cohen (@RepCohen) October 2, 2017, Democrats are on NRA hit list And we won't vote for silencers and are for No fly,no buy common sense #GunLaws #SandyHook #gunreform https://t.co/02aQ4Z8lgu. We are all humans and we are all Americans and its time to start acting like it and stand together as ONE! 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. Aldean was a few songs into his Sunday night headlining set when authorities say 64-year-old Stephen Paddock smashed out the windows of his 32nd floor hotel room at the nearby Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and began firing automatic weapons at the 22,000 fans assembled in a parking lot across the street. & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies.