Las Vegas, Nevada
The Vegas
Shooting
On the night of October 1, 2017, a gunman opened fire on a crowd of concertgoers at the Route 91 Harvest music festival on the Las Vegas Strip, resulting in 60 deaths and over 400 injuries. During the chaos, reports of gunmen by over 100 callers were made to 911 from the Bellagio, along with reports of helicopters in the area. Questions have also persisted about why Air Traffic Control reported active shooters on the runway.
The Mandalay Bay hotel exterior showing the two broken windows on the 32nd floor from which the shooter fired upon the crowd below.
Who Was Stephen Paddock?
A 64-year-old retiree with no criminal history who became the deadliest mass shooter in modern American history. His motive remains officially unknown.
Life Timeline
The Central Mystery
Despite extensive investigation by the FBI and LVMPD, no definitive motive has ever been established. Paddock left no manifesto, showed no clear political or religious ideology, and gave no warning signs that would explain the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
The Numbers
Key Facts
60
Lives Lost
Including the perpetrator who died by suicide
411+
Injured
From gunfire and the ensuing panic
10
Minutes
Approximate duration of the shooting
32nd
Floor
Location of the shooter at Mandalay Bay
Location
The shooting occurred at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival, held at the Las Vegas Village outdoor venue across Las Vegas Boulevard from the Mandalay Bay hotel. The shooter fired from Suite 32-135 on the 32nd floor of the hotel, approximately 490 yards (450 meters) from the venue.
Las Vegas Strip Map
Interactive map showing the locations of key events on October 1-2, 2017. The dashed line shows the path from Mandalay Bay to the Bellagio where multiple reports of gunfire were recorded.
Legend
Mandalay Bay
32nd Floor, Rooms 32-134 & 32-135
Shooter's location
Route 91 Harvest Festival
Las Vegas Village concert venue
Target location - 22,000 attendees
Bellagio Hotel & Casino
~1.5 miles north on Las Vegas Blvd
Multiple active shooter reports
"You're All Going to Die Tonight"
A woman reportedly warned concertgoers 45 minutes before the shooting began
Witness account of the warning given before the attack
Description & Behavior
The woman was described as Hispanic, in her 50s, and around 5 feet tall. She reportedly pushed her way to the front row near the stage during Jason Aldean's performance, where she began shouting warnings like:
"They're all around... you're all going to f---ing die today"
"You're all going to die tonight"
She was also said to have been "messing with" another attendee before being removed.
Timing & Context
This occurred about 45 minutes before Paddock opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort at around 10:08 p.m. on October 1, 2017.
Witness Account: Brianna Hendricks (who was at the festival celebrating her 21st birthday) speculated that the woman might have been trying to either genuinely warn people or taunt them as part of some involvement.
Helicopter Activity Around Mandalay Bay
Radar and video evidence of helicopter movements before, during, and after the shooting based on archived FlightRadar24.com data.
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Data Sources
- • FlightRadar24.com archived flight data - October 1, 2017
- • "Arch Angel Studios" unedited video footage posted October 2, 2017
- • Visual confirmation of aircraft MH854, MH848, MH858 (Maverick Helicopters)
- • Sundance Helicopters N208SH and N213SH returning to base
- • Multiple unidentified helicopters visible on video but not on radar
Identified Aircraft
Unidentified Aircraft
Helicopters Shooting
Analysis of helicopter activity and potential aerial gunfire during the attack, based on security footage, radar data, and witness accounts.
Key Claim
Multiple researchers and witnesses claim gunfire originated from helicopters near Mandalay Bay, not solely from the 32nd floor. Evidence cited includes "dark" helicopters absent from radar, muzzle flashes in footage, and wound trajectories suggesting downward fire.
Video Evidence
Source: Lucas Lippmann / TrueMAGA - Clear view of helicopter during shooting
Event Timeline
First Shots Begin
Eyewitness Reports
Airport Security Footage
First 'Dark' Helicopter Appears
Muzzle Flashes from Helicopter
This section presents claims made by independent researchers and witnesses. The official investigation concluded that Stephen Paddock was the sole shooter from the 32nd floor.
Air Traffic Controller Audio
Real-time air traffic control communications captured during the Las Vegas shooting as McCarran International Airport was shut down and all flights were grounded.
McCarran International Airport halted all departures and arrivals following the shooting. Air traffic controllers worked to divert incoming flights and ground all aircraft as the situation unfolded.
This audio contains real-time communications during an active emergency situation. The tension and urgency in the controllers' voices reflects the chaos of the unfolding tragedy.
"ATC says there are active shooters on the runway."
— Air Traffic Control communication during the incident
Visual Timeline
Route 91 Harvest Festival
Animated visualization of 911 calls and events during the October 1, 2017 shooting. Watch as emergency calls populate the map in real-time sequence.
~1.5 mi N
October 1, 2017
Timeline of Events
First Shots Fired
The first burst of gunfire began during Jason Aldean's performance at the Route 91 Harvest festival. Initial confusion as many concertgoers mistook the sounds for fireworks.
Crowd Realization
Concertgoers began to realize the sounds were gunshots. Mass panic ensued as people sought cover or attempted to flee the venue.
Security Guard Shot
Hotel security guard Jesus Campos was shot through the door while investigating the shooter's room on the 32nd floor.
Gunfire Ceases
The shooting stopped after approximately 10 minutes. The shooter had fired more than 1,000 rounds into the crowd below.
Police Arrive at Floor
LVMPD officers reached the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay and began locating the exact room.
Shots Reported at Caesar's & Bellagio
Scanner dispatch: "Please be advised now we're getting shots fired at Caesar's and Bellagio." Bellagio locks down; security reports no confirmation.
Room Breached
SWAT officers breached the hotel room door using explosives. The shooter was found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Bellagio 911 & Scanner Reports
911 and scanner reports from Bellagio: "415A [assault with deadly weapon] now Bellagio PR is hearing a lot of shots being fired." Whispered call: "Suspects are inside with her."
Additional Bellagio Reports (Oct 2)
Dozens of 911 calls from Bellagio staff/guests report active shooters and gunfire volleys (5-7 captured on 9+ body cams, sounding like machine guns). Other reports: Unattended backpack at EMS, 20 hostages at New York-New York, shots there.
Investigation Begins
FBI and LVMPD launched a comprehensive investigation. The motive for the attack was never conclusively determined.
Weapons Found in Hotel Rooms
Rooms 32-135 and 32-134 at Mandalay Bay Hotel - Complete inventory of 24 firearms recovered
24
Total Firearms
14
AR-15 Rifles
(all with bump stocks)
8
AR-10 Rifles
(.308 caliber)
12-14
Bump Stocks
(confirmed)
1,000+
Rounds Fired
Colt M4 Carbine
AR-15 Rifle
Noveske N4
AR-15 Rifle
LWRC M61C
AR-15 Rifle
POF-USA
AR-15 Rifle
POF-USA
AR-15 Rifle
Daniel Defense
AR-15 Rifle
Daniel Defense
AR-15 Rifle
FN Herstal
AR-15 Rifle
FN Herstal
AR-15 Rifle
LWRC International
AR-15 Rifle
LWRC International
AR-15 Rifle
Christensen Arms
AR-15 Rifle
LMT (made-to-order)
AR-15 Rifle
Noveske
AR-15 Rifle
AR-10 Type
AR-10 Rifle
AR-10 Type
AR-10 Rifle
AR-10 Type
AR-10 Rifle
AR-10 Type
AR-10 Rifle
AR-10 Type
AR-10 Rifle
AR-10 Type
AR-10 Rifle
AR-10 Type
AR-10 Rifle
AR-10 Type
AR-10 Rifle
Ruger American
Bolt-Action
S&W Model 342
Revolver
Rooms 32-135 & 32-134
Interactive diagram of Stephen Paddock's adjoining suites on the 32nd floor of Mandalay Bay. Click on items to view details about evidence found at each location.
Room 135
Room 134
Reports of Multiple Shooters and Gunfire Locations
Officers and security repeatedly reported shots from multiple floors at Mandalay Bay and numerous locations across the Las Vegas Strip during the incident.
Las Vegas Strip - Incident Map
Click on locations to view detailed reports
Casualties and shots were reported at multiple sites beyond the concert venue and Mandalay Bay, including Giles and Alibaba intersection (36:18, 38:30), confirming two separate shooting scenes.
Additional Radio Reports
Civilians reported up to three shooters
Additional reports of multiple shooters
Initial shots reported from the fairgrounds
Shots reported from Gate 7 (possibly Gate 6 near Giles/Alibaba)
Flashes reported from north side/center tower
Additional flashes from north side/center tower
More flashes observed from center tower
Strobe light noted - videos show it active before/after shooting
Confirmation of at least two shooters with automatic weapons on 29th and 32nd floors
Security guard shot in the leg on 32nd floor
Paddock allegedly fired ~200 rounds through the door
Key Observation
At 18:50, radio traffic confirmed "at least two shooters with automatic weapons on 29th and 32nd floors". No muzzle fire was visible from the 32nd floor in some footage, despite a strobe light being active before and after the shooting.
Suspicious Vehicles and Suspects
LVMPD Radio Dispatch Log - All Confirmed
Fleeing suspect from Paris northbound
White car going wrong way on Las Vegas Blvd
Black dually Chevy truck fleeing east of Excalibur
White RV with older white male in fatigues and black bag near Motel 6/Tropicana - from shooting area
White RV continued surveillance
White RV additional report
Subject on heli-pad
White RV; shots at Motel 6
White RV continued reports
Shots at Motel 6 area
Suspect pinned at Industrial and Circus
Black Audi with possible bomb at Luxor valet
Hispanic male with afro and backpack at Tropicana driveway
Pattern Detected: White RV
The White RV with an older white male in fatigues was reported 5 times between 34:00 and 43:45 in the Motel 6/Tropicana area, originating from the shooting area.
Two Confirmed Active Scenes
Radio traffic at 38:30 and 45:10 confirmed two separate active scenes: Mandalay Bay and the Giles/Alibaba intersection. At 45:10, dispatch queried about a potential third scene but received no response.
Deadbolt Discrepancies
Animated visualization of lock interrogation data showing door and deadbolt activity for both rooms
Animation starting...
Stephen Paddock's Room Deadbolt Activity
Complete Lock Interrogation Data for Rooms 32-134 and 32-135 at Mandalay Bay Hotel - October 1, 2017
Source: LVMPD Report - Appendix A (Page 128) & Appendix B (Page 136)
Visual Timeline
911 Call Locations Near Bellagio
Animated visualization of reported 911 calls and radio dispatches in and around the Bellagio during the incident.
10:49 PM
Bellagio Main Entrance
Shots fired at Caesar's and Bellagio
10:49 PM
Bellagio Main Entrance
Shots fired at Caesar's and Bellagio
12+
Documented Calls
~90 min
Time Span
5+
After Official Timeline
9+
Body Cams Recording
Bellagio 911 Calls
Audio recordings and documentation of 911 calls made from the Bellagio Hotel during the October 1, 2017 incident.
Audio Timeline
The embedded video is timestamped to 7:20:23, where Bellagio-related 911 calls begin. These calls document reports of active shooters, gunfire sounds, and guest evacuations at the Bellagio.
Content Warning
These recordings contain distressing audio of emergency calls made during an active mass shooting event. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Body Worn CameraBodycam Footage
Police body camera footage captured during the response to the Las Vegas shooting, including footage from officers near the Bellagio and other locations along the Strip.
Bodycam Footage #1
LVMPD Officer Says She Sees A "Zip Line" Male Officer Confirms.
Bodycam Footage #2
A compilation of LVMPD officers all over the strip hearing shots hours after Stephen Paddock was dead.
Bodycam Footage #3
A bullet is found in the bathroom at the Paris past 3AM.
Bellagio 911 Calls & Radio Dispatch
Documented radio dispatch communications and 911 calls related to the Bellagio during the incident.
Clark County Fire Dept received 16 distraction calls across multiple TAC channels: shots fired, active shooters, fires, possible explosives, hostages at various Strip hotels. Most occurred after.
"Please be advised now we're getting shots fired at Caesar's and Bellagio."
"Please be advised there's a male walking into the Bellagio."
"Please be advised, at the Bellagio employee entrance, there's a male walking in with a rifle. Bellagio employee entrance."
"The Bellagio employee entrance looks Code 4."
Conflicting reports across Strip including Bellagio: "Two shots fired in park area of New York-New York...Now they're also saying one at Aria" - Bellagio included in broader wave
"415A now Bellagio PR (?) is hearing a lot of shots being fired."
"Please be advised a 415A Bellagio, PR's hearing a lot of shots being fired, not seeing anyone. They're on the 1st floor and whispering...and now she's saying suspects are inside with h..."
"Units reference the Bellagio's going to be negative 415A and that's per security."
Dozens of 911 calls from Bellagio staff, security, guests report active shooters. Waves clustered AFTER 10:35 PM (over 1 hour after Paddock's reported suicide ~11:20 PM).
At least 9 officers' body cams capture 5-7 volleys of AUTOMATIC GUNFIRE near Bellagio. Described as belt-fed machine gun sounds (NOT matching ARs with bump stocks).
Status Legend
Note: Items highlighted with "After Official Timeline" indicate reports that occurred after the officially reported death of Stephen Paddock (~11:20 PM). These entries represent documented anomalies in the timeline.