The guy behind the Vegas massacre bought some of his weapons at a gun store right near his Nevada home … a place that touts itself as the best spot in town to buy firearms … and guitars. Stephen Paddock loaded up at the Guns & Guitars…
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Monday, October 2, 2017
Las Vegas Shooter Stephen Paddock"s Hotel Room Windows Shot Out
The Mandalay Bay hotel room where Stephen Paddock opened fire Sunday night has 2 windows obliterated by gunfire. The curtains in the 32nd floor room were billowing Monday morning through the massive holes left after the shooting. Police stormed the…
Stephen Paddock: Las Vegas Shooter Identified
This morning, millions awoke to the shocking news that a gunman had taken the lives of 50 civilians and wounded as many as 200 more in Las Vegas.
The terrorist attack, which is now the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, took place at a country music concert while singer Jason Aldean was performing.
Police have identified the shooter as 64-year-old Mesquite, Nevada resident Stephen Paddock.
Paddock, shown above with his “companion,” Marilou Dannley, is believed to have begun his attack at approximately 10:00 pm local time.
He was killed by police in his room at the Mandalay Bay hotel shortly after the attack.
Police were reportedly able to locate Paddock quickly due to the smoke from his weapon setting off hotel fire detectors.
Paddock’s motives for the shooting remain unclear.
Early reports indicate that he was not a member of any militant group, and was not known to hold any extremist political or religious beliefs.
Dannley, who lived with Paddock in Mesquite, was apprehended for questioning at 3:40 this morning.
Police have described her as a “person of interest.”
It is not currently known if she’s being treated as an accomplice in the attack.
Several guns, including at least 8 rifles, were found in the room rented by Paddock and Dannley.
“We have no idea what his belief system was,” Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said during a press briefing.
“Right now, we believe he was the sole aggressor, and the scene is static.”
With 50 dead and more than 400 reported injured by local hospitals, the killing spree surpasses the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting as the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
Several media outlets have reported that this is America’s 273rd mass shooting in 2017, and it took place on the 273rd day of the year, meaning, of course, that the United States now averages one mass shooting per year.
Our thoughts go out to the loved ones of those killed and wounded in this tragic and infurating attack.
We will have further updates on this story as more information becomes available.
Emergency Police Audio, "Active Shooter, People Down"
The frantic police audio during the Vegas massacre underscores the terror at the venue as bullets rained down into the crowd. You hear law enforcement in the audio frantically screaming as they determined the shots are coming from an upstairs room…
Stephen Paddock Doesn"t Fit Mass Shooter Profile
Stephen Paddock is an outlier for police profilers … at least so far. The 64-year-old Nevada resident lived in a retirement community. He has no criminal record, at least none we’ve been able to find so far. We found Paddock has a hunting license…
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Shooter McGavin Gives Post-DUI Advice To Tiger Woods, Says Tiger Will Bounce Back
One of the greatest (fictional) golfers ever says he still believes in Tiger Woods … and is giving TW some game on how to bounce back from his DUI … ‘cause he’s been there too. We talked to Christopher McDonald, the actor who played…
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
TMZ Live: Congress Shooter: Anti-Trump History
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James T. Hodgkinson: Identified as Alexandria Shooter; What Do We Know About Him?
James T. Hodgkinson has been identified as the man who opened fire with a semiautomatic weapon on Wednesday morning in Alexandria, Virginia.
As previously reported, the incident took place around 7 a.m. on a baseball field where Republican Congressmen were taking batting and fielding practice.
Five people were reportedly injured in the attack, most prominent among then Representative Steve Scalise from Louisiana.
He’s been listed in stable condition and his office confirmed that Scalise was in “good spirits” upon wheeled in for surgery at a local hospital.
Rand Paul was among those present during the attack and described the baseball field as a “killing field” during an interview on Morning Joe.
He said the death toll would have been unimaginable if not for the swift actions of Capitol Police.
Added Congressman Mo Brooks, who estimates that Hodgkinson fired at minimum 50 rounds before authorities took him out.
“I see a rifle… I hear another blam… at the same time I heard Steve Scalise scream. He was shot… It sure as heck wasn’t an accident. He was going after elected officials.”
It has since been confirmed that Hodgkinson asked someone close to the baseball field whether the man playing on it were Republicans or Democrats.
As of 9:45 a.m. EST, Steve Scalise was in stable condition and entering surgery following a heinous attack orchestrated by James T. Hodgkinson.
“We may have our differences, but we do well, in times like these, to remember that everyone who serves in our nation’s capital is here because, above all, they love our country,” President Trump said in a statement, adding:
“We can all agree that we are blessed to be Americans, that our children deserve to grow up in a nation of safety and peace, and that we are strongest when we are unified and when we work together for the common good.”
“Please take a moment today to cherish those you love, and always remember those who serve and keep us safe. God bless them all, God bless you, and God Bless America.”
The President also confirmed that James T. Hodgkinson is dead from the injuries he sustained upon exchanging gunfire with officers.
This is what we know about James T. Hodgkinson:
– He was a 66-year old resident of Belleville, Illinois.
– He belonged to a number of anti-Republican groups, including one called “Terminate the Republican Party.”
– He was a licensed home inspector from 1994 to 1997 and also from 2003 through 2016.
– Two days ago, Hodgkinson shared an angry tweet about President Trump on Facebook. It reads as follows:
I Want to Say Mr. President, for being an ass hole you are Truly the Biggest Ass Hole We Have Ever Had in the Oval Office.
– He has been arrested or cited for such offenses such as: Failing to obtain electrical permits, damaging a motor vehicle, resisting a peace officer, eluding police, criminal damage to property, driving under the influence and assorted traffic violations.
Hodgkinson also volunteered for the Presidential campaign of Senator Bernie Sanders in 2016.
Upon learning this piece of information, Sanders released the following statement:
“I am sickened by this despicable act. Let me be as clear as I can be:
“Violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms.”
Law enforcement officials say there’s no reason to believe the assailant had ties to international terrorism.
Two firearms, a rifle and a handgun, were recovered from the scene, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives say.
The shooting also wounded two members of a dignitary protection unit of the U.S. Capitol Police,. along with two members of the Capitol Police.
All are in good condition.
Congress Baseball Shooter James T. Hodgkinson Once Arrested for Battery
James T. Hodgkinson had a violent history involving guns long before he opened fire on the congressional baseball practice. According to police records … Hodgkinson was busted in 2006 for allegedly punching his daughter’s 20-year-old female…
Donald Trump: Congress Shooter Is Dead
President Donald Trump says the man who opened fire on a congressional baseball practice has died from injuries in the shootout with capitol police. The shooter has been identified as James T. Hodgkinson — a 66-year-old man from Illinois who has…
Congress Baseball Shooter Is a Trump Hater, Called to "Destroy" Trump
The man suspected of opening fire at a congressional baseball practice has reportedly been identified as 66-year-old James T. Hodgkinson … and judging by his social media, he REALLY hates Donald Trump. Hodgkinson’s Facebook page is loaded…
Monday, February 6, 2017
Joe McKnight Shooter Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charge
The man who shot and killed ex-NFL running back Joe McKnight back in December just pled not guilty to 2nd degree murder. Ronald Gasser appeared in a Louisiana courtroom — along with his mother and sister — where he entered the plea. Gasser…
Thursday, February 2, 2017
NFL"s Joe McKnight"s Shooter Charged With 2nd Degree Murder
The man who shot and killed NFL player Joe McKnight has been indicted for 2nd degree murder … officials in Louisiana announced. Ronald Gasser was arrested on December 5 and booked for manslaughter … following a road rage incident that led to…
NFL"s Joe McKnight"s Shooter Charged With 2nd Degree Murder
The man who shot and killed NFL player Joe McKnight has been indicted for 2nd degree murder … officials in Louisiana announced. Ronald Gasser was arrested on December 5 and booked for manslaughter … following a road rage incident that led to…
Friday, January 6, 2017
Esteban Santiago Identified as Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooter
Esteban Santiago, a 26-year-old born in New Jersey, has been identified by law enforcement officials as the man responsible for the tragic shooting this afternoon in Fort Lauderdale.
In a story that continues to develop, this is what we can report at the moment:
Just before 1 p.m, The Broward Sheriff’s Office says it received a call that an incident had taken place at the local airport.
When authorities arrived on the scene, they saw people sprinting across the tarmac between terminals; while others took cover behind parked cars.
It has since been confirmed that the shooting occurred at the baggage claim inside Terminal 2.
(For what it’s worth, Air Canada and Delta Airlines operate out of Terminal 2.)
Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief told CNN soon after the news went viral that five people are dead and 13 others have been transpired to the hospital.
Among those on the scene was actually former White House spokesman Ari Fleischer, who Tweeted the following update from the premises, a mere two minutes after the Sheriff’s Office received the aforementioned phone call:
Just before 3 p.m., the Sheriff tweeted that an “active search” was underway at the airport due to “unconfirmed reports of addt’l shots fired on airport property” after the initial incident.”
It is unknown at this time just how authorities apprehended Santiago, but he is in custody.
According to NBC News, Santiago was born in March of 1990 and had a military ID on him when he was arrested.
A U.S. intelligence official told the outlet that it was too early to assign a motive to his alleged, heinous actions.
It is believed, however, that he acted alone.
Agencies on the scene include Fort Lauderdale Police, Hollywood Police, Broward County Sheriff’s Office, the TSA, the ATF, and the FBI.
The Florida Highway Patrol is directing traffic and the airport has, of course, been temporarily shut down.
Florida Governor Rick Scott updated Twitter followers on social media as follows:
“I am on my way to Fort Lauderdale International Airport to be briefed by law enforcement.”
And both President-Elect Donald Trump and Vice President-Elect Mike Pence have weighed in on the scary incident.
“Monitoring the terrible situation in Florida. Just spoke to Governor Scott. Thoughts and prayers for all. Stay safe!” wrote Trump.
Added Pence:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and our first responders in Fort Lauderdale, FL.”
In November of 2016, nearly 2.5 million travelers passed through Fort Lauderdale’s airport, according to a government report on the facility.
On a daily basis, more than 325 departure and 325 arrival flights come in and out of the facility, with over 73,000 travelers making their way around the airport.
There are four terminals at the airport, which ranks 21st in the country in terms of total passengers, and the area looked like a “war zone” shortly after the shooting broke out, according to one witness who spoke to CNN.
Our thoughts go out to the victims of this terrible crime.
We will continue to provide updates as more news breaks.
Airport Shooting Witness -- Shooter Was White Man ... Used a Handgun (VIDEO)
A witness at the Ft. Lauderdale airport tells TMZ the shooter appeared to be a white man who used a handgun. We spoke with Chenet Nerette who says he was in baggage claim at Terminal 2 when the shots rang out. He says he ran for his…
Monday, December 12, 2016
Will Smith Shooter -- Found Guilty Of Manslaughter ... Faces Up To 40 Years In Prison
Cardell Hayes was found GUILTY of manslaughter in the killing of former Saints player Will Smith by a jury in New Orleans … and could face up to 40 years in prison. Smith was shot and kill by Hayes on April 9th after a road rage incident. His…
Will Smith Shooter -- Found Guilty Of Manslaughter ... Faces Up To 40 Years In Prison
Cardell Hayes was found GUILTY of manslaughter in the killing of former Saints player Will Smith by a jury in New Orleans … and could face up to 40 years in prison. Smith was shot and kill by Hayes on April 9th after a road rage incident. His…
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Joe McKnight Shooter -- Gasser Cited for Road Rage Fight Before
Ronald Gasser, the man who shot and killed football star Joe McKnight, had an eerily similar road rage incident 10 years ago … on the same street corner where he opened fire this week. According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff says the…
Friday, December 2, 2016
Joe McKnight -- Shooter Released from Custody ... No Charges Filed
The man who shot Joe McKnight has been released from custody and no charges have been filed yet … this according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Dept. We spoke with a rep who tells us 54-year-old Ronald Gasser — a white male — was…
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