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What You Need to Know: Stephen Paddock, Las Vegas Shooter
By Helena Oliviero
Oct 2, 2017

Las Vegas police are investigating a deadly mass shooting that erupted late Sunday near the Mandalay Bay Casino.

As the morning wore on, politicians, celebrities and people from around the country expressed sadness and horror over the appalling attacks.

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