Two people have been reported dead and approximately 24 injured as a result of an incident at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Footage recorded at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas shows panicked festival goers reacting to the sound of gunshots at the nearby Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Sunday night.
A number of performers at the festival reported hearing gunshots on social media and footage from the scene shows fans reacting in a state of panic to the sound of gunshots in the background.
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Two people have been reported dead and approximately 24 injured as a result, while dozens of Las Vegas police patrol vehicles are said to have descended on the south end of the Las Vegas strip, where the shooting took place.
A hospital spokesman says at least two people have been killed and 24 people have been injured following a shooting in Las Vegas
— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) October 2, 2017
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have advised that part of Las Vegas Boulevard has been closed and urged people to avoid the south end of the strip, while several flights due to arrive at the nearby McCarran Airport have been diverted as a result.
The police department also confirmed that one suspect is down and reiterated their plea to the public to avoid the area.
Confirming that one suspect is down. This is an active investigation. Again, please do not head down to the Strip at this time.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
I15 freeway is closed to traffic at this time from Tropicana to Russell Rd. Again, please avoid the area.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
Please do not livestream or share tactical positions of our officers on scene. This may put emergency responders in danger.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
Some flights destined for @LASairport were diverted due to police incident. Please check with your air carrier if flying/picking up tonight.
— Harry Reid International Airport (@LASairport) October 2, 2017
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