Breaking News Update: Mass Shooting in Vegas

Update:

Police are now reporting more than 50 killed and over 500 wounded.

The suspect’s roommate, Marilou Danley, originally sought as a person of interest by the police, has been contacted by investigators and is no longer believed to be connected to the attack.  

The FBI has asked anyone with video or photos of the attack to contact them at 1-800-CALLFBI (255-5324).

Initial Posting:

Sunday evening a lone gunman opened fire from the 32-floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel onto the sold-out Route 91 Harvest Music Festival, on the Las Vegas strip.

According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, 50 people are dead and more than 200 have been injured.

A Cache County officer said he identified the gunman as Stephen Paddock, 64, and  confirmed he was killed. Police are currently looking for the suspect’s roommate, Marilou Danley, a 4’11 and 111 pounds (50.3488 kilogram) woman of Asian descent.

Police said Danley may be driving a Hyundai with a Nevada plate: 114B40 or a Chrysler with a Nevada plate: 19D401.

If you spot Danley or her vehicle please dial 911 and do not approach the suspect.

The thoughts of the University Journal staff, many who are from the Las Vegas area, are with the people of Las Vegas. If you or someone you know has been affected by the shooting please reach out to the number in this tweet. Counseling and psychological services are available to all SUU students for free through CAPS.

Story By
Mitchell Quartz
Outside@suunews.com