Las Vegas: Gunman kills 50+, injures more than 400 in worst mass shooting in US history

by Alex Hollings · October 2, 2017

Las Vegas was the site of what is now being called the deadliest mass shooting in American history last night, as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, a local resident with no known affiliations to terrorism, opened fire on a gathering of thousands of people attending a country music festival on the Strip.

More than 50 people were killed, and more than four hundred more were injured before police were able to find the man’s elevated firing position on the 32nd floor of the nearby Mandalay Bay hotel. It’s currently unclear whether officers shot and killed Paddock, or if he took his own life. In his room they found at least eight additional firearms, including a number of long guns.

About Alex Hollings

Alex Hollings writes on a breadth of subjects ranging from fitness to foreign policy, all presented through the lens of his experiences as a U.S. Marine, athlete and scholar. A football player, rugby player and fighter, Hollings has spent the better part of his adult life competing in some of the most physically demanding sports on the planet. Hollings possesses a master's degree in communications from Southern New Hampshire University, as well as a bachelor's degree in Corporate and Organizational Communications from Framingham State University.

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Recon6
Rec'd +1... personally Hating guns, I understand their value as a tool to protect self and others... to give up that protection is a fool's journey.. imo...6
Jeds
Deep blessings and condolences to the families. God Bless them all. The ongoing investigations and the amount of social commentary about who's behind the terrorist attack needs to calm and sort the wheat from the chaff. Early days still, this chap had helping hands and US authorities and Coalition will find all the accomplices who supported this horrid attack.
Susan H
YP, I've never seen this presented in such a sensible, thought-provoking manner. Thank you. I've always thought mandatory voting was a good thing but now you've really got me thinking.
Jeds
Spot on Yankee Papa and check exit locations/ fire doors. Never go into the middle sections and don't drink too much booze. First thing came to mind with this cowardly terrorist attack was it a diversionary for more worse ones to come. Let's hope the wet teams get all who are involved and no stone left unturned.
Susan H
I never knew France did that! Wow!