Las Vegas gunman killed himself, had at least 10 guns in hotel room: Police

Officers found in excess of 10 rifles upon entering the 32nd-floor hotel room from which a gunman opened fire at concertgoers below, killing at least 50 people, injuring hundreds

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A wounded woman is moved outside the Tropicana during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas. (Photo: AP|PTI)
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Last Updated : Oct 02 2017 | 7:26 PM IST
Police said on Monday they believe the gunman who opened fire on concertgoers on the Las Vegas strip killed himself before officers broke into his hotel room.

"We believe the individual killed himself prior to our entry," Las Vegas Sheriff Joseph Lombardo told a news conference.

He said officers found "in excess of 10 rifles" upon entering the 32nd floor hotel room from which a gunman opened fire at concertgoers below, killing at least 50 and injuring hundreds.

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First Published: Oct 02 2017 | 7:26 PM IST

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