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Las Vegas shooting: First victims identified

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Las Vegas shooting: First victims identified A nurse who tried to protect his wife from the bullets is confirmed as one of the 59 victims of gunman Stephen Paddock. News Reporters Some of the victims of the mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas have been identified. At least 59 people were killed and 527 injured after gunman Stephen Paddock, 64, opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. :: Kurt von Tillow, 55, California Image: Kurt Von Tillow Described as a "wonderful father, husband and friend", Kurt von Tillow was married to Mary Jo and had two children. Steve Marchi described him as a "dear friend who lit up the room with his famous belly laugh". "Kurt was the type of person who would do anything for his family and friends" he wrote on Facebook. "If Kurt was in your foursome, at your dinner table, or in the bar with you, you knew you were in for a good time." Anot...
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We need blood': Plea to help Las Vegas injured

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Urgent appeal for blood donations after 527 injured in deadly Las Vegas attack The mayor of Las Vegas is urging Americans to fill the "plenty of bags available" as hospitals treat hundreds of people. News Reporter Officials in Las Vegas are desperately appealing for people to give blood following the deadliest shooting in US history. At least 59 people were killed and 527 people injured in the devastating attack at a country music festival on Sunday night, and medical centres across the city have been inundated with patients. After visiting a hospital in Las Vegas, congressman Ruben Kihuen said: "Literally, every single bed was being used, every single hallway was being used. Every single person there was trying to save a life." Some of those wounded were hit by shrapnel, while others were trampled on as hundreds fled the concert in panic. Currently in line to give blood in Las Vegas...this is an amazing pic.twitter.com/ibFHczBZDf — Charles ...
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