This is the cbs evening news, reporting tonight from las vegas. Here is Anthony Mason. Mason good evening. A memorial here is growing larger by the hour as mourners leave flowers and words of condolence for victims of the massacre. That outpouring of love and sympathy is in sharp contrast with another image that emerged today the gunman lying dead in his 32ndfloor snipers nest amiddle the arsenal he used to kill at least 59 people. More than 500 others were injured. The sheriff revealed today the attack lasted nine minutes, and about the search for a motive he said investigators are in conversation with the killers girlfriend, who is in the philippines. He called her a person of interest, and said he expects substantial information in the next 48 hours. We have extensive coverage tonight, beginning with john blackstone. Blackstone. Reporter pictures of the pandemonium continued to show up on social media. The happy venue quickly turned into a bloody killing field as some fans dropped t
People started moving behind walls and stuff. I got hit in the second round. I couldnt go anywhere. And, tells me, stand up. And, helps my girlfriend over the wall. And then once she is over, i had to duck down, more bullets come. And until it stopped. Reporter eventually a stranger helped stop the bleeding. He picks me up puts me on his shoulders and takes me to an uber. Put you in an uber . En in the uber, a guy shot in the leg, army veteran. Me, his wife, wendy. Talked to me, make sure i was conscious. If i passed out. Make sure you didnt pass out. They came here to University Medical center with the only Level One Trauma Center in the state. What are you thinking in the middle of all that . Like, it didnt feel like, when i got shot. It, because the adrenaline rush it didnt hurt that bad. More like i got to get out of here, make sure my girlfriend is okay. Because i lost her i got scared. I was like, where is she at . There is a picture over here with you and the trophy. Your basket
One of the toughest people i know. She survived Breast Cancer. Yes, ten year Breast Cancer survivor. What about you . I am okay. Its im, im okay. I have got my faith. And my family, were all here. To support natalie. And, well get through it. How are you two helping each other right now . Just trying to keep each other amused a little bit. Laughter is good healing too. Our thoughts and prayers with all of the families and our thanks that they spoke with us today. Police have ive dentified all but three of the 59 who were killed here sunday night. Among the lives lost, Christopher Roybal at the concert to celebrate his upcoming 29th birthday. Roybal had been shot at as navy masters of arms in afghanistan. 35yearold, adrian murfitt, a giant teddy bear according to Brian Mckinnon at his side when he was gunned down. Jack peaton was 54, celebrating his 23rd wedding anniversary. He died shielding his wife. Jenny parks was a kindergarten teacher, and mother of two. Her husband bobby was shot
It is now the deadliest mass shooting in modern american history. Marilou danley arrived at Los Angeles International airport late tuesday night. She was met by federal officials, who now believed to be questioning her about her connection to 64yearold Stephen Paddock. Family members say she was in the philippines during the attack. Possibly sent there by Stephen Paddock, so she would not interfere with his plans. He said i found you a cheap ticket to the philippines. Reporter as las vegas and the nation continue morning emma more than 100 continue morning, more than 100 passengers are struggling to get home. People were trampling over each other. There was a war zone. It hurts so bad. I was not ready to die. Reporter in will meet some of the survivors today. Is visiting the city and talking to victims and First Responders, as the investigation and the mourning process continues. It is a sad day for me, personally. Reporter we are seeing an uptick in security. Several hotels have added
Circulation around that. Getting a northerly breeze. High pressure is beginning its move towards us. That will warm things up over the next few days. 60s and 70s, and upper 70s and low 80s. 580. Sal. 580 east of canyon road, steve. Yes. There was a truck that caught on fire. The cab was completely burned to the ground. Fortunately no injuries. However, it caused a big delay both directions. Fire crews were on the scene. A lot on the scene to prevent the trailer from actually catching fire which was loaded with cardboard. There is an Engine Company there blocking the right lane. Out towards dublin, traffic will be slow. Eastbound all of the trucks coming over the hill. Westbound traffic may also be affected. But it eastbound is really taking a lot of the slow traffic. I can show it to you on the map here. Traffic is slow. Mostly eastbound at this point. But also a little bit westbound. We have been looking at contra costa county, highway 4, very slow. 680 is backed up from the benecia b