"I still don't know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that Me and my Crew are safe. Jason Aldean runs off stage as shooting erupts | CNN Jason Aldean A mass shooting occurred late night Sunday at the music festival. (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. And police have set up a family reunification area at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Brittany also reflected on the tragedy, in which 61 people were killed, 411 were wounded by gunfire, and nearly 500 others were injured in the ensuing panic when a gunman opened fire on the music festival from a casino hotel room across the street. worst mass shooting in modern American history, Watch Live: Coverage of Mass Shooting From KSNV, Las Vegas Shooter Had History Of Gambling, Watch President Trump's Full Statement on the Las Vegas Shooting, brother Eric Paddock, of Orlando, Florida, told NBC News that he was "dumbfounded", Panic, Gunfire of Las Vegas Massacre Caught on Camera. Market data provided by Factset. Seconds later, Aldean is seen running from the stage to safety. Authorities were digging into Paddock's history. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. 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WebLAS VEGAS (KSNV) Country music singer Jason Aldean says the man who pulled him off the stage when shots rang out at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in 2017 has died. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. But Aldean took a defiant tone in telling concertgoers to resist living in fear, and he called for more of the national unity he's seen since the attack. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. They believe he smashed the windows with a something like a hammer before he started firing. Jason Aldean is speaking out on for the first time on camera about his experience on stage the night of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Why do we lead the world in non Isis mass killings? My heart aches for the Victims and their families of this Senseless act. IE 11 is not supported. WebJason Aldean was performing onstage when shots were fired at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. This was a little smaller, little more intimate, where people can come and hopefully feel a little more at ease, hopefully help some of them, he said. At least 59 people were killed when a gunman opened fire during a Jason Aldean performance from the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas hotel, police said. The day before, Aldean performed Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down" on "Saturday Night Live" in tribute to the victims and the late rock superstar. Within a couple months, I saw the worst thing you could possibly experience, and then I saw the best thing you could possibly experience, with him being born, says the new dad of three, who also has two daughters 10-year-old Kendyl and 14-year-old Keeley from a previous marriage. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez). There were gunshots everywhere. Owen dashed by victims covered in blood and eventually found shelter in his bus. People who could not go to hotel-casinos that were closed after the shooting temporarily stayed at the center. #CountryStrong #Route91family #VegasStrong.". ", 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. 0:00. There are reports of an active shooter around the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Crime scene tape surrounds the Mandalay Hotel (background) after 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. The PBS NewsHours Joshua Barajas contributed to this report. I still dont know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that Me and my Crew are safe. Jen Juneau is a digital news writer for PEOPLE since 2016. Members of the audience began screaming and running to find cover. Police identified Paddock as the gunman at a music festival Sunday evening. Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for October 1, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves take bumpy second flight after 'CHAOS' on Lufthansa plane: 'Wish me luck', Kelsey Grammer wont apologize for the 'difference' that Jesus has made in his life, Person roaming in 'Scream' Ghostface costume prompts multiple police calls, Kelsea Ballerini kisses Chase Stokes after criticizing ex amid nasty divorce, Why Kevin Bacon refuses to share the secret to his 35-year marriage to Kyra Sedgwick. We cannot imagine their loss. Two broken windows could be seen from the 32nd floor of the hotel, curtains billowing out. Hes just released his first music since that stressful time, and even All Rights Reserved. The event was the deadliest mass shooting in American history. "I am so sorry for the hurt and pain everyone is feeling," says the singer, who was onstage when a gunman opened fire at the Route 91 country festival. Richie Duchon and Andrew Blankstein reported from Los Angeles. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. A post shared by Jason Aldean (@jasonaldean). At the end of the day we arent Democrats or Republicans, Whites or Blacks, Men or Women. "We felt like there was going to be a lot of people at our show that probably haven't been to one of our shows -- maybe haven't been to a concert at all since that show. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. A map shows the area of the shooting in Las Vegas. Were grateful for the immediate actions of our first responders., Las Vegas shooting: At least 59 dead, more than 500 wounded at Jason Aldean show. #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. Paddock took his own life as police breached his room. Investigators found 23 firearms in Paddock's room at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and 19 more at his home. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Alex Johnson reported from Los Angeles. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers patrol Tropicana Ave. near Las Vegas Boulevard after a mass shooting at a country music festival nearby on October 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. For families looking to locate missing loved ones, please call 1-866-535-5654. So it gave me something else to focus on, and gave me a reason to look forward to the new year, explains Aldean. A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer stands on Tropicana Ave. near Las Vegas Boulevard after a mass shooting at a country music festival nearby on October 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 in which 61 people were killed, 411 were wounded by gunfire. It just sounded like a crackling something. "And to the men and women who ran towards the bullets to protect all of us WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL #vegasstrong #countrystrong. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Hours after the shooting, people in Las Vegas lined up around the building to donate blood. 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. And getting back into the music game, he is. Its obviously something that I wouldnt wish on anybody, he said. "It got faster and faster, almost like it was an automatic rifle," Owen said. #BREAKING Sheriff Lombardo: 100s injured in Las Vegas Strip shooting. 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. 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. "Hard to believe it's been 3 years since Route 91," Aldean, 43, who had just taken the stage when the initial shots rang out, wrote on Instagram on Thursday. Jason Aldean Inspired after Meeting Las Vegas Shooting Survivors 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. Aldean was in the early stages of performing his song When She Says Baby just after 10 p.m. when the sniper fired upon the crowd of onlookers. Fans agreed. Country star Jason Aldean performs in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. The AP posted the following raw video of the scene (WARNING: Some viewers may find the video disturbing): A SWAT team from the Las Vegas police department located the room from which the suspect had been shooting. F. Brinley Bruton, Rachel Elbaum and Yuliya Talmazan reported from London. Updated: Gunman kills at least 58 people at concert in Las Vegas Senior law enforcement officials and a Las Vegas casino executive said Stephen Paddock had made several large gambling transactions in recent weeks, including some of more than $30,000 a day. It was the craziest stuff Ive ever seen in my entire life, concertgoer Kodiak Yazzie, 36, told the Associated Press. Fifty-eight people died, with over four hundred people suffering injuries. Las Vegas shooting: Australian family caught up in attack Aldean just released his newest single, You Make It Easy, and announced his next album titled Rearview Town will be available April 13. Las Vegas shooting Larisa Epatko Helping them would've meant that we got shot, too.". Additional weapons were found in his hotel room, according to authorities. WebJason Aldean hasnt allowed the Las Vegas shooting back in October stop him from doing what he loves best. Witnesses described a chaotic scene of back-to-back bullets raining down from above, lasting for up to 10 minutes. Police gather at the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard South after a mass shooting at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip on Oct. 1. They call us the 'Route 91 Family' in my opinion because we are forever bonded. His latest performance in Vegas included first responders and attendees from the show two years ago. My full statement on the shooting. "October 1st will always be a day for us that is extremely hard to relive.". The gunman killed dozens and injuring hundreds at the festival. Brianne Tracy is a staff writer on the PEOPLE music team. That gave me a chance to focus on something else.. "To everyone in the Route 91 family, we love u guys and we couldn't have gotten through it without you. One was in stable condition after surgery and the other sustained minor injuries, according to authorities. "To everyone in the Route 91 family, we love u guys and we couldnt have gotten through it without you. (AP Photo/John Locher). I used to live in Vegas so I had a bunch of friends at the show little did we know our lives would change forever. Aldean did what he could to make them feel more comfortable, starting by putting on the show in the 5,000-seat indoor venue Park MGM. Tom Sizemore, Heat and Saving Private Ryan Actor, Dead at 61 a woman succumbed to injuries sustained in the violence. Two on-duty officers were injured in the shooting. Did you encounter any technical issues? Country star Jason Aldean performs in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Las Vegas Shooting: 58 Dead at Jason Aldean Show - Peoplemag Jason Aldean Pays Tribute to Victims and Survivors 1 Year After Las Vegas He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. One of the things that helped me, personally, was the birth of my son, the Lights Come On singer, 40, told the radio show. Police and rescue personnel gather at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Ave on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Aldean posted on Instagram that he and his crew were OK. It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night, he said. WebJason Aldean hasnt allowed the Las Vegas shooting back in October stop him from doing what he loves best. WebThe worst shooting being the massacre that occurred October 1st 2017 in Las Vegas. Martin Kravitz, the lead attorney for the hotel, described him Monday as "bizarre" and said "he dressed slovenly to the deposition. Matthew Edwards lights candles at a makeshift memorial at Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas for the victims of the mass shooting. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. American country singer Jason Aldean, who was performing when a gunman opened fire on concert-goers in Las Vegas, has described the deadly incident as "beyond horrific." For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Lombardo identified the gunman as Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite a town outside of Las Vegas. 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 Law enforcement officials said Paddock had connecting rooms or a suite and ran between the windows, firing out of both, either to get a different vantage point or to avoid return fire. A gunman opened fire on an outdoor music concert on Sunday killing dozens and injuring hundreds. It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night., Editors picks Flowers and signs are seen at a memorial site on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 in Las Vegas. Shortly after the incident, Aldean wrote on social media, Tonight has been beyond horrific. Paddock is believed to have checked into the hotel on Thursday, Lombardo said. WebA 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 WebPaddock indiscriminately fired rifle rounds from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel toward the concertgoers at Las Vegas Village. It wasn't clear whether Paddock had specifically requested a room on a high floor that overlooked the concert venue. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/las-vegas-shooting-outdoor-concert-kills-20, The lives of Las Vegas shooting victims, in the words of their loved ones, How the Las Vegas shooting victims are being remembered. The gunfire lasted about 5 to 10 minutes, witnesses said. The country superstar was playing the outdoor Scared, Anger, Heartache, Compassion and many others. 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. We want to hear it. TULSA, Okla. Country star Jason Aldean brought the party back Thursday in his return to the stage following the deadly mass shooting that broke out while he was performing in Las Vegas, but the fun was tempered by the sting of the tragedy. The whole country stands united in our shock, in our condolences, and in our prayers., Nevada Democratic Rep. Ruben Kihuen tweeted, Very horrible news. Legal Statement. And fix it. So when I turned and looked, my guitar player had run behind me and was telling me to move, like, Lets go, and my security guy was running on stage, telling me to run.. My heart aches for the Victims and their families of this Senseless act. There are reports of an active shooter around the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Thank you. ", "The sound, the chaos, the overwhelming sadness and heartache its something that never leaves you," she continued. Other than a citation he received several years ago that was "handled as a normal practice" by the courts, he had no criminal background, Lombardo said. "It wasn't something that was quick. Too many crazies?too many #guns?laws to keep crazies from guns? he also posted to Twitter. You have our condolences and sympathies," he wrote. He resumed his tour in an arena where concertgoers walked through metal detectors, and police presence was visible. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time 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 & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Shooting ", She added: "Our grief isn't enough. 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. Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York called on Congress to act to prevent the next senseless tragedy., As we wait for answers as to how this happened and what the shooters motivations were, one thing is clear: enough is enough, she said in a statement. This world is becoming the kind of place I am afraid to raise my children in, he wrote. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. At the end of the day we arent Democrats or Republicans, Whites or Blacks, Men or Women. 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. My Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved tonight. A gunman opened fire on an outdoor music concert on Sunday. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. An experience that thankfully only certain people know.". At least 58 people have died from the attack, and 489 people are injured, police said.