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Las Vegas: 2 dead, dozens injured in shooting at music festival

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

By :  dr swati srivastava
Update: 2017-10-02 08:01 GMT
The Nevada sheriff said they believe this was a \"lone wolf\" attack but said they are looking for a roommate of the dead suspect as a person of interest. (Photo: AP)
Some officers took cover behind their vehicles while others carrying assault rifles ran into the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino.
Dozens of patrol vehicles descended on the Strip after authorities received reports of an active shooter near the Route 91 Harvest Festival.
Concert-goers reported seeing muzzle flashes from the upper floors of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino across Las Vegas Boulevard from the country music festival.
Witnesses heard numerous gunshots at the casino hotel, where police tactical teams were searching for the attacker.
Las Vegas police say one suspect is 'down' after shooting at country music festival that has left two people dead and dozens wounded.
The sound of automatic weapon fire sent people running for their lives.
The terrifying incident happened during the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on Sunday night, US time.
Police officers advise people to take cover near the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday.
University Medical Center spokeswoman Danita Cohen said the Las Vegas hospital is taking in 'several' people with gunshot wounds.

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