More than 50 killed, over 400 injured in Las Vegas shooting

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· More than 50 people were killed and over 400 others were hospitalized
· Stephen Paddock, 64 , has been identified as the suspected shooter
· Marilou Danley is not a person of interest

Updated at 20:50 BJT

Police said they have no longer considered Marilou Danley as a person of interest.

The local fire department estimated that about 406 people were transported to area hospitals and 50 were dead in Sunday evening’s shooting, according to a press release by the Las Vegas police.

Two on-duty officers were among the injured.

The statement also detailed that the police had found the suspect dead after breaching the door.

Updated at 19:15 BJT

US President Donald Trump tweeted: "My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!"

Trump tweets after the deadly shooting in Las Vegas.

Updated at 19:00 BJT

Police have identified the suspected gunman in Sunday night's deadly shooting in Las Vegas as Stephen Paddock of Mesquite, Nevada.

Paddock, 64, was living in a retirement community and had no criminal record.

Lombardo also said the police are hunting for a female companion identified as Marilou Danley, who was traveling with Paddock before the shooting.

Image released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department of suspect Marilou Danley in connection to Las Vegas shooting./Reuters Photo

Updated at 18:40 BJT

Police said more than 50 people were killed and over 200 others injured in the Las Vegas shooting, which is believed to be the deadliest mass shooting in US history.

Updated at 17:15 BJT

Yang Shu, a Chinese tourist who was near the shooting scene, told CGTN her experience.

“I just finished watching a show on the Strip, and heard three gunshots. Suddenly, there were a lot of people running towards me. I ran immediately. Police officer shouted at us and we ran to nearby hotels or stores to avoid bullets,” Yang said.

No Chinese nationals were reported among the casualties.

Updated at 16:50 BJT

Police said the gunman is a local resident who acted alone and fired from the 32nd floor of Mandalay Bay Hotel.

The name of the suspect has not been released.

Police are still looking for a female companion who traveled with the suspect before the shooting.

Updated at 16:35 BJT

At least 20 people were killed and more than 100 injured in a mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday night, police said at a press conference.

Updated at 15:55 BJT

Las Vegas police said that they do not believe there are any more shooters after a massive shooting at an open-air concert where tens of thousands were gathering for a country music festival.

Limited flights have been resumed at McCarran Airport after a temporary halt due to the shooting.

People run from the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after gunshots were heard in Las Vegas, October 1./AFP Photo

People take cover at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after gunshots were heard in Las Vegas, October 1./AFP Photo

People run from the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after gunshots were heard in Las Vegas, October 1./AFP Photo

Updated at 15:30 BJT

Las Vegas police on Twitter confirmed that one suspect is 'down' and warned people to avoid the area as investigation gets underway.

Updated at 14:50 BJT

At least two people were killed and 24 others injured after an active shooter was reported at the Mandalay Bay Casino, said hospital spokesman.

Updated at 14:07 BJT

Las Vegas police are investigating reports of an active shooter at the Mandalay Bay Casino on the city's famous strip.

The incident occurred near the Route 91 country music festival on Sunday night, reported local media.

University Medical Center spokeswoman Danita Cohen said the Las Vegas hospital is taking in "several" people with gunshot wounds.

Witnesses reported multiple ambulances flooding the area to help victims.

Authorities have shut down part of the Las Vegas Strip in response to the reports.

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