What Happened at Route 91 Harvest Festival
On October 1, 2017, a gunman fired into a crowd attending the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. The attack killed 60 people and injured hundreds, making it the deadliest mass shooting by a single perpetrator in modern U.S. history.
Victim Profile and Casualties
Most victims were concertgoers attending the three-day outdoor event. The majority died or were wounded on the festival grounds, with many others hurt during the chaotic evacuation. The dead included men and women from multiple states and several international visitors.
Aftermath and Investigations
Authorities identified the shooter as Stephen Paddock, who died by suicide before police breached his hotel room. Investigations examined his motives, weapons, and planning. The event prompted changes in large-event security and raised questions about gun policy and public safety at outdoor gatherings.
For official updates and victim support resources, visit the Las Vegas Sun.
