WebBy Australian Associated Press 10:37 02 Oct 2017, updated 11:56 02 Oct 2017. Jason Aldean We dedicate this night to you and to everyone whos experienced loss or tragedy in the past few months. Live Blog: Latest Updates on the Concert Massacre. "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. Police officers point their weapons at a car driving down closed Tropicana Ave. near Las Vegas Boulevard after a reported mass shooting at a country music festival nearby on October 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. "It wasn't something that was quick. "Hard to believe its been 3 years since Route 91," Jason wrote on Thursday, alongside a photo of a makeshift memorial set up at the site of the shooting to pay tribute to those who were killed in the mass shooting. Lombardo identified the gunman as Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite a town outside of Las Vegas. Several other off-duty police officers are believed to be among the dead and injured. & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. "And to the men and women who ran towards the bullets to protect all of us WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL #vegasstrong #countrystrong. The country music couple took to Instagram on the third anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest festival tragedy to reflect on their experience. Owen dashed by victims covered in blood and eventually found shelter in his bus. (Mesquite Police via AP). "You wonder what a guy like this is doing at the Cosmo," he said. Martin Kravitz, the lead attorney for the hotel, described him Monday as "bizarre" and said "he dressed slovenly to the deposition. WebPaddock indiscriminately fired rifle rounds from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel toward the concertgoers at Las Vegas Village. (AP Photo/John Locher). A blood donation center in Las Vegas had a line of people out the door at 4 a.m. after Sunday's deadly shooting https://t.co/wqTAVr3w1a pic.twitter.com/UTgyfyJNW3, INSIDER (@thisisinsider) October 2, 2017. newsletter for analysis you wont find anywhereelse. 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. I still dont know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that Me and my Crew are safe. An Australian family have recalled being caught up in Las Vegas shooting spree. 20+ dead. The gunman killed dozens and injuring hundreds at the festival. A gunman opened fire on an outdoor music concert on Sunday killing dozens and injuring hundreds. Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. We were just at the concert there, and Jason Aldean was playing, one of the concertgoers, named Mike Cronk, 48, a retired teacher, told ABC News. 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. An experience that thankfully only certain people know.". Flowers, candles and toys are left at a makeshift memorial site on Las Vegas Boulevard on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Las Vegas. WebJason Aldean was performing onstage when shots were fired at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. Police form a perimeter around the road leading to 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. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. Las Vegas shooting: Australian family caught up in attack Getting the chance to get back out there and do what it is that I love to do.. Fans agreed. WebThe worst shooting being the massacre that occurred October 1st 2017 in Las Vegas. For families looking to locate missing loved ones, please call 1-866-535-5654. The singer again honored the victims of the shooting at the CMT Artists of the Year special with fellow artists Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Lines Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, Chris Stapleton and Keith Urban. 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. We didnt want to go in and try to do it too soon.. Shortly after the incident, Aldean wrote on social media, Tonight has been beyond horrific. Three songs into his show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the singer launched into a five-minute speech that honored the 58 killed and nearly 500 hurt in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The president plans to travel to Las Vegas on Wednesday to meet with families of the victims, law enforcement officials and first responders. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. There are reports of an active shooter around the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Aldeans full interview will air on the Today show on NBC Tuesday morning. Police responded to reports of the shooting just after 10 p.m. (1 a.m. Country Star Jason Aldean Resumes Tour After Vegas Shooting All Rights Reserved. Just know u all are in my heart and my prayers as we all go through this together. A person takes cover at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after apparent gun fire was heard on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. 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. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Pete Williams is an NBC News correspondent who covers the Justice Department and the Supreme Court, based in Washington. Scared, Anger, Heartache, Compassion and many others. Jason Aldean is speaking out than a day after gunshots were fired during his Las Vegas concert at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. Weve been tested beyond our worst nightmares the past few months. Its been a difficult few months for Jason Aldean, but one shining beacon of light has helped him see the good: his son Memphis. They call us the 'Route 91 Family' in my opinion because we are forever bonded. #stopthehate #prayforlasvegas, A post shared by Jason Aldean (@jasonaldean) on Oct 2, 2017 at 8:57pm PDT. Click here to get those and more in the PEOPLE Babies newsletter. I am so sorry for the hurt and pain everyone is feeling right now and there are no words I can say to take that pain away. RELATED VIDEO: Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr Welcome First Child. Something has changed in this country and in this world lately that is scary to see. 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. Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2017, Mr. Trump expressed his support for the people of Las Vegas in an address to the nation later in the day. Country star Jason Aldean performs in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. My full statement on the shooting. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson). The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. PICTURES: Shooting on Las Vegas Strip at Jason Aldean concert If they were going to come back out and that was part of the healing process for them, we wanted to make it a safer environment. The singer visited shooting victims still in a Las Vegas hospital Sunday. Authorities identified the gunman as Stephen Craig Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson). It just sounded like a crackling something. Jason Aldean remembers Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting Then all of a sudden we heard what sounded like a machine gun. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" "They call us the Route 91 Family in my opinion because we are forever bonded. ", "His answers were vague, not very thoughtful," Kravitz said. It is time for Congress to act. Too many crazies?too many #guns?laws to keep crazies from guns? Lombardo said police located more than 40 firearms belonging to Paddock; 23 firearms inside the hotel room and 29 at his home in Mesquite. Left: Thank you. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Fellow performer Jake Owen said he was standing about 50 feet from Aldean when the shots started. Vice President Mike Pence tweeted his condolences after the "senseless violence. That gave me a chance to focus on something else.. Larisa Epatko. Police officers rush into the Mandalay Bay resort and casino during a shooting near the casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. The event was the deadliest mass shooting in American history. Like Keith said, we will get through this together.. Jason Aldean on How Las Vegas Shooting Changed Him as an Artist and a Man. "ROUTE 91 On one hand it seems like an eternity ago, a nightmare you try to forget. ", She added: "Our grief isn't enough. Photo by Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus via Reuters. Aldean return to the stage after cancelling tour dates following the Las Vegas shooting. For more coverage, follow our babies magazine on Flipboard. On the other hand its vividness makes it seem like it was yesterday," wrote Brittany, who at the time was pregnant with the couples second child, now-three-year-old son Memphis. There were gunshots everywhere. They believe he smashed the windows with a something like a hammer before he started firing. 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 One was in stable condition after surgery and the other sustained minor injuries, according to authorities. It lasted longer the second time, Aldean recalled. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. "That night was probably the worst night of our lives and not a day goes by that we dont think about the people who lost their lives and the families who have forever been affected by it," the "Got What I Got" singer wrote. Kinda sounded like some fireworks #heartbroken #stopthehate., Our thoughts & prayers are with the victims of last nights tragic events, the Mandalay Bay Resort said in a statement. 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. Richie Duchon and Andrew Blankstein reported from Los Angeles. Aldean canceled shows in California last week to mourn those killed Oct. 1 at the outdoor Route 91 festival. Video of the concert shows Aldean strumming his guitar as the sound of a semi-automatic weapon gunfire begins. It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night. People wait as the Tropicana Las Vegas goes on lockdown during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. We cannot imagine their loss. Around 10 p.m. local time on Sunday, as country music artist Jason Aldean was performing at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, a gunman began to fire from the 32nd floor of the nearby Mandalay Bay Hotel onto the crowd of more than 22,000 people. Police officers take cover near the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Flowers and signs are seen at a memorial site on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 in Las Vegas. READ MORE: The lives of Las Vegas shooting victims, in the words of their loved ones AND How the Las Vegas shooting victims are being remembered. A post shared by Jason Aldean (@jasonaldean). "It got faster and faster, almost like it was an automatic rifle," Owen said. 59 people killed, more than 500 hurt in Las Vegas Strip shooting They said he acted alone. Jason Aldean Cancels Concerts Following Las Vegas Shooting 2 YEARS AFTER VEGAS MASSACRE, JASON ALDEAN SAYS HE THINKS ABOUT ROUTE 91 'FAMILY' EVERY DAY, "October 1st will always be a day for us that is extremely hard to relive," he added. Authorities were digging into Paddock's history. Jason Aldean addresses the crowd about the shooting in Las Vegas during his concert in Tulsa, Okla., Oct. 12, 2017. 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. ", 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. After canceling a series of concerts in the wake of the tragedy, Aldean continued his They Dont Know Tour on Oct. 12 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to perform the show that the people in Las Vegas came to see and didnt get a chance to., RELATED VIDEO: Jason Aldean Returns to Las Vegas One Week After Shooting Massacre That Left 58 Dead. A cowboy hat lays in the street after shots were fired near a country music festival on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jen Juneau is a digital news writer for PEOPLE since 2016. #BREAKING Sheriff Lombardo: 100s injured in Las Vegas Strip shooting. The suspects brother and neighbor described him as a professional gambler and a real estate investor. It will pay $49 million and its insurance companies will pay $751 million. My hearts aches for the victims, their loved ones, and our community, Nevada Democratic Rep. Dina Titus said in a statement Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson). Related: Photos Capture Chaos of Concert Massacre. 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. The mass shooting the deadliest in modern U.S. history happened as country star Jason Aldean performed at the Route 91 Harvest Festival outside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. We wear in-ear monitors when were on stage, Aldean, 40, told Today in a sneak peek of an interview airing Tuesday. "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. A man in a wheelchair is taken away from the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after apparent gun fire was heard on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. I am so sorry for the hurt and pain everyone is feeling right now and there are no words i can say to to take that pain away. Shooting Jason Aldean It wasn't known whether they were losses or wins. Jason Aldean Recounts Las Vegas Shooting Experience At least one off-duty Las Vegas police officer was shot, Lombardo said. People started screaming that they were hit," witness Meghan Kearney told MSNBC. Trending Hundreds were injured. Stephen Paddock was the man behind the gun, shooting into the crowd of the Route 91 Harvest music festival. The gunfire still hadn't stopped by the time he got there, he said. Sue Ogrocki/AP Country star Jason Aldean performs in Tulsa, Okla., Oct. 12, 2017. a woman succumbed to injuries sustained in the violence. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. WebCountry singer Jason Aldean has opened up about his experience performing during last month's mass shooting at a Las Vegas music festival. Las Vegas police run by a banner on the fence at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival grounds after a active shooter was reported on October 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. All Rights reserved. IE 11 is not supported. Country star Jason Aldean performs in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. "He was just a guy," Eric Paddock said of his brother. Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Remember Vegas Shooting Want all the latest pregnancy and birth announcements, plus celebrity mom blogs? Hecovers the Western U.S., specializing in crime, courts and homeland security. At the end of the day we arent Democrats or Republicans, Whites or Blacks, Men or Women. Watch The Moment Jason Aldean Stopped Performing During The Contractor Robert Walker says a prayer after placing flowers and American flag at the scene of a memorial for the victims of the mass shooting on Las Vegas Boulevard near the crime scene. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez), Flowers and signs are left at a memorial for the victims of a mass shooting in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Las Vegas. Police vehicles block a street corner after a deadly shooting at a music festival Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Las Vegas. The APreported some off-duty officers from the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department alsosustained wounds. Alex Johnson reported from Los Angeles. Las Vegas police have set up a phone number for those looking for their loved ones: 1-866-535-5654. He said talking with his wife helped the most. Many wore Route 91 shirts. Fifty-eight people died, with over four hundred people suffering injuries. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. 1:58. The country superstar was playing the outdoor Lt. Brian Parish told the AP that he had no indication officers interacted with Paddock during that time. WebIts been a difficult few months for Jason Aldean, but one shining beacon of light has helped him see the good: his son Memphis. 1996 - 2023 NewsHour Productions LLC. 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. 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. ", Related: Full Coverage of the Las Vegas Shooting. Jason Aldean Inspired after Meeting Las Vegas Shooting Survivors Gal Gadot Teams Up With Times Square Wonder Woman to The shooting started while performer Jason Aldean was onstage. F. Brinley Bruton, Rachel Elbaum and Yuliya Talmazan reported from London. Rachel Elbaum is a London-based editor, producer and writer. #CountryStrong #Route91family #VegasStrong," the singer's post concluded. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. Centers soon had enough donations, thanks to an overwhelming turnout, Fasulo said. 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. Aldean returned to the stage Thursday after cancelling tour dates following the Las Vegas shooting. Legal Statement. Jason Aldean recently performed in Las Vegas, two years after 58 people were killed during one of his performances. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said he believed the suspect killed himself before police arrived. 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. On Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest Festival killing dozens and wounding hundreds. Paddock took his own life as police breached his room. 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. She has been with the brand since starting as an intern nearly six years ago, covering all things entertainment across print and digital platforms. 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 Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. She earned her Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Southern California and has been seen on Good Morning America. Investigators found 23 firearms in Paddock's room at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and 19 more at his home. We are all humans and we are all Americans and its time to start acting like it and stand together as ONE! To the families of the victims, we are praying for you, and we are here for you.". Get as far away from it as she could where she thought the line of fire might be. Las Vegas shooting Flags at the White House and the U.S. Capitol were lowered at half-staff on Monday. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Subscribe to Here's the Deal, our politics newsletter. Concertgoers flee the It wasn't clear whether Paddock had specifically requested a room on a high floor that overlooked the concert venue. He was headlining for the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Vegas the night of the shooting, and rather than staying 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. People scramble for shelter at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after apparent gun fire was heard on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. says the actress. David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist Who Shaped the Sound of Soft Rock, Dead at 78 Jason 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 and injuring 527 more. Aldean returned to touring soon after the shooting. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. WebAt 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. #CountryStrong #Route91family #VegasStrong.". She was hysterical, and I tried to just calm her down," Young said. It is considered the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Las Vegas shooting Hotel employees had been in his room before the shooting and didn't notice anything unusual, according to Lombardo. 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. The suspect's brother Eric Paddock, of Orlando, Florida, told NBC News that he was "dumbfounded" by the shooting. Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Reflect on Las Vegas Shooting Over the last 24 hrs I have gone through lots of emotions. WebAldean was performing at a music festival when the shooting started CNN American country singer Jason Aldean, who was performing when a gunman opened fire on in which 61 people were killed, 411 were wounded by gunfire. President Donald Trump sent his condolences to those affected via Twitter: My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. WebJason Aldean hasnt allowed the Las Vegas shooting back in October stop him from doing what he loves best. My heart aches for the Victims and their families of this Senseless act. 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. Jason Aldean Resumes Tour After Las Vegas Shooting, performed Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down". this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Country star Jason Aldean performs in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. People who could not go to hotel-casinos that were closed after the shooting temporarily stayed at the center. You have our condolences and sympathies," he wrote. The country superstar was playing the outdoor Route 91 Harvest Festival in October 2017 when a gunman opened fire from a nearby hotel. We are all humans and we are all Americans and its time to start acting like it and stand together as ONE! Elizabeth Chuck is a reporter for NBC News who focuses on health and mental health, particularly issues that affect women and children. Hes just released his first music since that stressful time, and even
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