Tragedy has struck Sin City with 58 people reported dead and more than 500 injured after a gunman opened fire at Route 91 Harverst, a Country music festival in Las Vegas. The police identified the gunman, who took aim from 32nd floor at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, as 64-year old Nevada resident Steven Paddock.
The shooting occurred during a set by Country superstar Jason Aldean, who later released a statement saying via Instagram saying, “Tonight has been beyond horrific. I still dont know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that Me and my Crew are safe. My Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved tonight. It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night.”
The police later found Paddock dead in his room at the hotel along with 20 rifles, reports The New York Times.
Live Nation has released a statement On Route 91 Harvest Festival Tragedy:
“We are heartbroken over the tragedy that took place at the Route 91 Harvest festival. To think that anyone would want to inflict harm on a gathering of music lovers is beyond our comprehension.
And while we are stunned and grieving over this incomprehensible act of violence, we know that this is a moment when we must come together to prevent more tragedies like this from occurring.
Live Nation will do everything in our power to support the victims and their families through the aftermath of this horrendous event and extends our deepest gratitude to the heroic first responders who helped save as many lives as possible. To our Live Nation on-site employees, we cannot thank you enough for your bravery and perseverance over the past 24 hours and will ensure you have the resources and support necessary to heal from this.”
