Las Vegas shooting

The Las Vegas shooting occurred on October 1, 2017, when Stephen Paddock opened fire from his hotel room in the Mandalay Bay Resort on a music festival below. Using multiple firearms, he shot into the crowd of thousands, killing 58 people and injuring hundreds. Paddock then took his own life before authorities could intervene. The motive remains unknown, and it was one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history, prompting discussions on gun violence, security measures, and mental health. Investigations concluded that Paddock acted alone, but many questions about his motives and preparedness remain unanswered.