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Vanderbilt Television News Archive - Guns in America: Las Vegas (2017)

A selection of news reports, interviews, and investigations on the topic of gun control or gun violence in relation to US Presidential elections.

TV News coverage of Las Vegas music festival shooting (October 1, 2017)

  Record Number Title Network Date Summary (generated with ChatGPT -- may be innaccurate)
  1116612 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre / The Police / Fire Chief Interview CNN 10/2/2017 A news report detailing the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, providing information on the number of casualties and the ongoing investigation.
  1116639 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre ABC 10/2/2017 A lone gunman opened fire on thousands of concertgoers in Las Vegas, resulting in at least 59 deaths and over 500 injuries, before taking his own life as police closed in on his hotel room.
  1116609 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre / A Discussion CNN 10/2/2017 A news report detailing the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, providing information on the number of casualties and the ongoing investigation.
  1203074 Las Vegas / CBS 10/2/2017 A gunman opened fire from the 32nd floor of Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, killing 59 people and injuring over 500 others, marking the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history since the Pulse nightclub attack in Orlando.
  1116614 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre / Photographer Interview CNN 10/2/2017 A news report detailing the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, providing information on the number of casualties and the ongoing investigation.
  1507189 Las Vegas Mass Shooting Update  FNC 10/2/2017 News report with coverage of a live press conference with updates on the shooting from authorities.
  1116645 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre ABC 10/2/2017 News report on the Las Vegas mass shooting, with the death toll rising to 59 and hundreds injured, families searching for loved ones, and updates from Sheriff Joseph Lombardo.
  1307069 Las Vegas / CBS 10/3/2017 The community in Las Vegas has shown overwhelming support for the victims of the mass shooting through a massive response to blood donation requests.
  1116617 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre ABC 10/3/2017 Authorities reveal chilling details about the Las Vegas mass shooting, including the gunman's arsenal of weapons, surveillance setup, and nine-minute shooting spree from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay resort.
  1203737 Las Vegas / Jumbotron NBC 10/3/2017 Community in Las Vegas comes together in the aftermath of mass shooting, showing kindness and support for one another in a time of tragedy.
  1116630 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre / The Weapons / A Discussion CNN 10/3/2017 Authorities found 23 weapons in the hotel suite of the Las Vegas shooter, including modified firearms that allowed for nearly automatic firing, highlighting the ease of legally acquiring such weapons.
  1116632 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre / Winston Interview CNN 10/3/2017 Iraq war veteran Taylor Winston saves lives during Las Vegas mass shooting by loading victims into stolen truck and driving them to hospital amidst ongoing gunfire.
  1116625 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre / Two Victims ABC 10/3/2017 A news report highlights the tragic loss of 59 lives in the Las Vegas mass shooting, including the stories of Nisa Talks, Denise Burditis, and Christopher Roybal.
  1203765 Las Vegas / National Hurricane Center / European NBC 10/4/2017 News report discusses a new tropical threat potentially becoming a category one hurricane aiming for the gulf coast and Florida peninsula.
  1116686 Las Vegas / Shooting Massacre / Press Conference CNN 10/4/2017  
  1203744 Las Vegas / President Trump / first lady NBC 10/4/2017 President Trump and First Lady visit Las Vegas to meet with victims, first responders, and medical staff, delivering a message of support and solidarity to the heartbroken city.
  1116675 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre / Trump Visit ABC 10/4/2017 ABC News reports on the gunman's extensive planning and arsenal of weapons, as well as the heroic actions of the security guard who tried to stop him during the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
  1116683 America Strong (Las Vegas Shooting) ABC 10/4/2017 A news report highlighting the acts of kindness and solidarity in the Las Vegas community following the mass shooting, with prayers for the victims and gratitude for first responders.
  1116705 Las Vegas / Shooting Massacre CNN 10/5/2017 The investigation into the Las Vegas mass shooting reveals that the shooter may have been casing other music festival locations, including one in Chicago, and left a note in his hotel room that was not a suicide note.
  1116689 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre ABC 10/5/2017 New developments in the Las Vegas massacre reveal the killer may have scouted other potential targets in Chicago and Boston, as investigators continue to carefully comb through evidence at the crime scene.
  1116707 Las Vegas / Shooting Massacre / The Victims / Phillips Interview CNN 10/5/2017 Sandy Phillips, mother of Jessica Ghawi who was killed in a mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado, speaks about the lasting impact on families of mass shooting victims and the importance of remembering the victims over the shooters.
  1116720 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre ABC 10/6/2017 Las Vegas police acknowledge they still don't know the motive behind the mass shooting, but hero security guard Jesus Campos may have prevented further bloodshed by diverting the gunman's attention.
  1116733 Las Vegas / shooting Massacre / A Discussion CNN 10/6/2017 Investigators believe the Las Vegas gunman first fired at an aviation fuel tank before targeting the concert venue, with a note containing only numbers found in his room.
  1202630 Las Vegas / Steve Scalise / James GAGLIANO / Trent Franks CNN 10/7/2017 Debate over gun laws and potential ban on bump stocks following Las Vegas mass shooting, as gunman used legal accessories to fire bullets rapidly, prompting discussion on legislation to prevent similar attacks.
  1203850 Las Vegas / Jeff Gehring NBC 10/9/2017 Thousands gather in the Nevada desert for the Rise festival, releasing lanterns into the sky in honor of those lost in the Las Vegas shooting, symbolizing that their lights still shine on.
  1116820 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre / A Discussion CNN 10/9/2017 New timeline in Las Vegas shooting reveals security guard was shot first, raising questions about police response and what diverted the gunman's rampage.
  1203888 Las Vegas / Paddick / SWAT / Stephen NBC 10/11/2017 Hotel employees recount the terrifying moments when the Las Vegas gunman opened fire on the 32nd floor, raising questions about police response time and motive.
  1116910 Las Vegas, Nevada / Shooting Massacre ABC 10/12/2017 Hotel Mandalay Bay disputes police timeline of Las Vegas massacre, claiming attack began only 40 seconds after security guard was shot.
  1203295 Las Vegas / Stephen Paddock / MGM / Associated Press CBS 10/12/2017 MGM, owner of Mandalay Bay hotel, questions police timeline of Las Vegas massacre, stating shots were fired at festival lot at same time or within 40 seconds of security guard reporting incident.
  1203963 Las Vegas / Steven Paddocks / FBI / Sheriff Joseph Lombardo NBC 10/13/2017 Las Vegas police provide new details on timeline of events during mass shooting, including hotel security guard being wounded before shooter opens fire on concert crowd.
  1203320 Las Vegas airport / Stephen Paddock CBS 10/13/2017 Update on Las Vegas massacre aftermath, with 45 still hospitalized, revised injury count of 546, details on shooter's actions, and investigation into his mental state.