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Five things you need to know about Sunday night shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas

Families seeking information on the welfare of loved ones? This special number has been set up to help friends and families seeking information: 1-866-535-5654. Is this the worst mass shooting ever in the United States? Yes, there are 50 fatalities and 400 injured. It represents the largest number of shooting fatalities ever reported in the United States. 49 people were killed in the Pulse shooting in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016. What can you tell me about the shooter?
Shooter is identified as Stephen Paddock, 64 year old Mesquite, Nevada resident. Police say he killed himself after Police stormed his 32nd floor hotel room inside Mandalay Bay. What is the Route 91 Harvest Festival? It is a Country Music festival that ran from September 29-October 1. Among the headliners: Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, Maren Morris, and Lee Brice. The event was held across the street from Mandalay Bay on Las Vegas Boulevard. How can you help? Metro Police says you can make a blood donation at the Labor Health and Welfare clinic at 7135 West Sahara, Las Vegas.

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