LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) -- A Nevada sheriff says two on-duty officers were injured in the Las Vegas concert shooting that left more than 50 people dead.
One on-duty officer is now in stable condition following surgery. The other wounded officer suffered minor injuries.
Two on-duty LVMPD officers were injured during the shooting. One is in stable condition after surgery and the other sustained minor injuries
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo says two off-duty officers have died.
We are sadden to report that one of the deceased from Sunday night's shooting, was an off-duty #LVMPD police officer. #LVMPDnews
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
Several officers from California were attending the outdoor Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on Sunday when a gunman opened fire. A Bakersfield Police officer was shot and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Authorities have not released any of their identities.
More than 200 people were injured.
At this time there is in excess of 50 deceased and over 200 injured individuals.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
Lombardo says the suspect is dead.
At this time we do not believe there are any more shooters. More information to come shortly from @Sheriff_LVMPD.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017
The sheriff says they believe this was a "lone wolf" attack but said they are looking for a roommate of the dead suspect as a person of interest.
