Las Vegas Mass Shooting: 'Maryland Stands...With Las Vegas,' Governor Says

ANNAPOLIS, MD - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan offered his condolences to those in Nevada after the worst mass shooting in modern history, stating: "Maryland stands in unity, today and always, with Las Vegas."

The shooting in Las Vegas left more than 50 dead and 400 injured after a man fired upon those gathered for a country music festival after 10 p.m. on Sunday.

Country star Jason Aldean was on stage and had been performing for about 20 minutes when shots rang out at the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival. The barrage lasted for about 30 seconds and then there was a pause before the shot started again.

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"The First Lady and I are praying for Las Vegas in the aftermath of the horrific shooting last night - an unconscionable and violent act of hate," Hogan said. "We send our deepest sympathies to everyone who lost loves ones and will continue to pray for all those injured and fighting to recover. The law enforcement and first responders who rushed to the scene undoubtedly saved countless lives through their courageous actions, and the country owes them a debt of gratitude. Maryland stands in unity, today and always, with Las Vegas."

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Police believe the shots came from a room on the 32nd floor at the Mandalay Bay, which overlooked the music festival.

Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada, was identified as the shooter and killed himself before officers entered his hotel room, according to Las Vegas Sheriff Joe Lombardo.

Other than some traffic violations, Lombardo said there had been no contact between law enforcement and Paddock.

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security both sent agents and officers to assist in the investigation.

The shooting in Las Vegas follows events in both the U.S. and abroad where attackers have targeted concerts and venues. In May, 22 people were killed in a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester in the United Kingdom. In June 2016, 49 people were killed and the attacker was shot dead at Pulse Nightclub, a club in Orlando where patrons were attending Latino Night. The previous year, terrorists attacked The Bataclan in Paris during a rock concert, killing more than 100 people.

Here are resources available for those looking for information and ways to help the victims:

• For those seeking information about loved ones, call this number provided by authorities: 1-866-535-5654
• The family reunification center is located at the Las Vegas Police Department headquarters at 400 S. MLK Boulevard, Building B.
• Blood donations can be made at United Blood Services located at 6930 W Charleston or 601 Whitney Ranch Drive in Henderson, Nevada. The city is advising people to make an appointment if they choose to donate blood because there are reports of long wait lines.

Patch editors Colin Miner and Feroze Dhanoa contributed to the reporting.

Image via Gov. Larry Hogan/Facebook.

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