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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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Helena Oliviero

joined the AJC in 2002 as a features writer.

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