Crime & Safety
Las Vegas Shooting: Boston Officials Take To Social Media
Sunday night's shooting is the largest mass shooting in the country. Officials took to social media to express condolences.
BOSTON, MA— Boston and state officials are taking to social media to express their condolences for the events that happened Sunday night in Las Vegas where, during a music festival, a gunman killed at least 50 people and injured more than 400 in the span of about two minutes, in the deadliest mass shooting in United States history.
The gunman, Stephen Paddock, 64, of Nevada was found dead in the Mandalay Bay hotel room where he took aim at the crowd, police are reporting.
Read the latest here: Las Vegas Mass Shooting: More Than 50 Dead, 400 Injured In Worst Shooting In U.S. History, Says Sheriff
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Facebook has activated a crisis response page for people to check in and let family and friends know that they are safe. The Las Vegas police also encouraged family members looking for their loved ones to call them, rather than hospitals, which are slammed, for assistance: 1-866-535-5654.
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"It was an act of pure evil," said President Donald Trump during the press conference, before commending the local police for their quick action. (Here's the live stream of that event).
The list of victims has not been released but we'll update when it becomes available.
Our hearts break for the victims and loved ones of those in Las Vegas. Boston's thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) October 2, 2017
Our hearts are heavy for the victims in Las Vegas. To the @LVMPD & all LE officers working there, be safe--you are in our prayers.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 2, 2017
My heart breaks for the families of all those lost in Las Vegas. Sending thoughts and prayers to the victims and everyone impacted.
— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) October 2, 2017
MA is praying for the victims, families & 1st responders in #LasVegas. Deeply saddened & horrified to learn of this senseless mass shooting.
— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) October 2, 2017
Devastated by last night's shooting in Las Vegas. Another senseless act of violence. Our hearts are with the victims and their families.
— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) October 2, 2017
Congressman Seth Moulton's tweet got some attention.
As after #Orlando, I will NOT be joining my colleagues in a moment of silence on the House Floor that just becomes an excuse for inaction.
— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) October 2, 2017
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