Psychosomatic Pains of America

UPDATED 17:15 UTC

Deadliest mass shooting in modern American history leaves 59 dead, 515 wounded

The massacre occurred in America’s most predatory city, Las Vegas, portending deadly waves of social seismicity to befall the nation.

A gunman opened fire into a capacity crowd of about 22,000 at an outdoor country music festival from the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas hotel on Sunday night.

The Route 91 Harvest Festival was being held at the Las Vegas Village and Festival Grounds, with the gunman firing from Mandalay Bay casino.

Police identified the shooter as Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada. He was found dead in his hotel room.

The Las Vegas Shooter: Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada. Image was sent to FEWW. Origin unspecified, but it may be subject to copyright. DO NOT COPY FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.

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