Raw video shows the confusion as shots rang out during Jason Aldean’s performance at the Route 91 Harvest music festival near Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. USA TODAY
The country music world took to social media in early Monday to express grief following a mass shooting at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip left at least 50 people dead.
Singer Jason Aldean was reportedly on stage when a “lone wolf” gunman opened fire on stage Route 91 Harvest Festival held at the Mandalay Bay Casino. He confirmed is safety via an Instagram post.
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“Tonight has been beyond horrific,” Aldean wrote. “I still don’t know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that Me and my Crew are safe. My Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved tonight. It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night. #heartbroken #stopthehate”
According to the festival’s website Aldean was Sunday evening’s headliner, Jake Owen, Big & Rich and Kane Brown also performed earlier in the day.
But the shock was not limited to those present for the shooting.
Police said more than 50 people were killed and more than 100 injured in the shooting, which happened late Sunday evening.
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Sheriff Joe Lombardo of Las Vegas Police confirmed at a news conference that the shooter had fired from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay. He said officers responded and the suspect was dead.
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