A gunman perched on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas hotel-casino unleashed a hail of bullets on an outdoor country music festival below, killing at least 58 people in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Almost 500 people were injured by bullets or in the ensuing chaos.
The Clark County Coroner's Office has released the names of all 58 people killed in the Oct. 1 shooting. Here's what we know about those who lost their lives:
The Clark County Coroner's Office has released the names of all 58 people killed in the Oct. 1 shooting. Here's what we know about those who lost their lives:
Hannah Ahlers was a mother of three from Murrieta, Calif.
HEATHER ALVARADO
Heather Alvarado was a mother of three who lived in Utah. She previously lived in Riverside, California.
DORENE ANDERSON
Dorene Anderson was in Las Vegas with her husband and two daughters when she was killed, according to friend Marie English.
"She loved hockey. She loved the Cowboys... but most of all, she loved her family," English said.
CARRIE BARNETTE
The following statement is from Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company.
"Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the tragic events in Las Vegas -- the victims of violence, the witnesses, and the friends and families mourning loved ones. We are especially heartbroken over the loss of one of our own to this unconscionable and senseless act. Carrie Barnette had been a member of the Disney California Adventure culinary team for ten years and was beloved by her friends and colleagues. Our thoughts are with her family, along with our support, during this incredibly difficult time."
JACK BEATON
STEVE BERGER
Minneapolis resident Steve Berger was a father of three. He worked as a financial advisor at EFS Advisors, a firm he created. According to his professional website, he enjoyed volunteering as a teacher for BestPrep, a nonprofit organization aimed at training students with business, career and financial literacy skills.
HEATHER ALVARADO
Heather Alvarado was a mother of three who lived in Utah. She previously lived in Riverside, California.
DORENE ANDERSON
Dorene Anderson was in Las Vegas with her husband and two daughters when she was killed, according to friend Marie English.
"She loved hockey. She loved the Cowboys... but most of all, she loved her family," English said.
CARRIE BARNETTE
The following statement is from Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company.
"Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the tragic events in Las Vegas -- the victims of violence, the witnesses, and the friends and families mourning loved ones. We are especially heartbroken over the loss of one of our own to this unconscionable and senseless act. Carrie Barnette had been a member of the Disney California Adventure culinary team for ten years and was beloved by her friends and colleagues. Our thoughts are with her family, along with our support, during this incredibly difficult time."
JACK BEATON
STEVE BERGER
Minneapolis resident Steve Berger was a father of three. He worked as a financial advisor at EFS Advisors, a firm he created. According to his professional website, he enjoyed volunteering as a teacher for BestPrep, a nonprofit organization aimed at training students with business, career and financial literacy skills.
A mother of two from Garden Grove, Calif., Candice Bowers "left this world doing what she loved, dancing to country music among loved ones," according to a GoFundMe page set up in her honor.
DENISE BURDITUS
Denise Burditus' husband Tony, posted to Facebook Monday evening that his wife of 32 years died at the concert. Denise Burditus is survived by her husband and two children. She was soon to become a grandmother to five.
SANDY CASEY
Special education teacher Sandy Casey was among those killed, according to Manhattan Beach Unified School District in Southern California, where she worked.
"As you can imagine, this loss is impacting many of our staff members deeply, and while we collectively grieve, we will be working to provide support to everyone affected," the superintendent said in a letter sent to district families.
ANDREA CASTILLA
DENISE COHEN
DENISE BURDITUS
Denise Burditus' husband Tony, posted to Facebook Monday evening that his wife of 32 years died at the concert. Denise Burditus is survived by her husband and two children. She was soon to become a grandmother to five.
SANDY CASEY
Special education teacher Sandy Casey was among those killed, according to Manhattan Beach Unified School District in Southern California, where she worked.
"As you can imagine, this loss is impacting many of our staff members deeply, and while we collectively grieve, we will be working to provide support to everyone affected," the superintendent said in a letter sent to district families.
ANDREA CASTILLA
DENISE COHEN
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