Man Opens Fire on Halloween Parade in the US
The incident occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 31, 2023.
A man has been arrested after he allegedly opened fire on a Halloween parade in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 31, 2023. The incident occurred on the Las Vegas Strip, near the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. According to witnesses, the man began shooting at parade participants from a moving vehicle. Multiple people were injured in the shooting, including one person who was critically injured. The suspect was apprehended by police a short time later. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation.
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The shooting occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. on October 31, 2023. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) responded to the scene and found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to local hospitals, where one person was pronounced dead. The other victims are reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Stephen Paddock, was taken into custody without incident. Paddock is a resident of Mesquite, Nevada. He is facing multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
The motive for the shooting is still unknown. The LVMPD is investigating the incident. They are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.