Country star Jason Aldean issues rallying cry for unity
Violent Crime
“Time to come together and stop the hate!”
Violent Crime
October 3, 2017
EVIL REVEALED: Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock had interest in guns, video poker, real estate
By KEN RITTER and GENE JOHNSON, Associated Press MESQUITE, Nev. (AP) — Stephen Paddock had a penchant for guns, high-limit video poker and real estate deals. His father was a notorious fugitive bank robber. He had a recent live-in girlfriend and two ex-wives and seemed to live a comfortable life in a Nevada retirement community. His …
Violent Crime
October 2, 2017
‘He didn’t leave my side’: Vegas shooting survivor thanks new friend for saving her life
One of the countless stories of bravery to emerge in the aftermath of Sunday night’s mass shooting in Las Vegas came from a woman who didn’t know her personal hero before she left to attend the ill-fated concert. In a Facebook post by social media company Love What Matters, the woman shared her story and …
Violent Crime
October 2, 2017
Shooting survivor thanks cop husband and other ‘True Heroes’ for saving her life
In the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, stories of heroism have spread alongside the tragic updates of dozens who died and hundreds who were injured at a Las Vegas concert Sunday night. As witnesses and survivors continue to share their perspective via social media, Tiffany Michelle and others are able to …
Violent Crime
October 2, 2017
Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock’s father was a career criminal on FBI Most Wanted list: Reports
The late father of Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock was reportedly a bank robber who was placed on the FBI Most Wanted list. Eric Paddock, the shooter’s brother, told the Orlando Sentinel that their father was Benjamin Hoskins Paddock, who also went by Patrick Benjamin Paddock. Historical newspaper articles obtained by Fox News indicated that Benjamin was …
Violent Crime
October 2, 2017
BREAKING: Here’s what we know about Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock
Shooter’s brother: “He was a guy who had money. He went on cruises and gambled.”
Violent Crime
October 2, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Photos, video from inside Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, where Stephen Paddock fired an automatic weapon into concertgoers below, killing dozens
CrimeOnline has obtained photos and images from inside the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, where guests were on lockdown overnight in the wake of the deadly mass shooting that killed 58 people and injured dozens more. Heather North was staying at the Mandalay Bay on Sunday night when Stephen Paddock opened fire …
Violent Crime
October 2, 2017
Las Vegas Shooting victim identified: ‘He saved my life and lost his,’ wife says
A Big Sandy, Tennessee, man was reportedly among the more than 50 people killed in Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas. Family members have confirmed to WZTV that Sonny Melton, a registered nurse at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, was fatally shot at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. “At this point, I’m in complete disbelief and despair. …
Violent Crime
October 2, 2017
‘Tonight has been beyond horrific’: Jason Aldean opens up after brutal Las Vegas mass shooting
Country star Jason Aldean took to Instagram shortly after a gunman perched from the 32nd floor of a hotel room and opened fire into a mass of people attending the singer’s concert on Sunday evening in Las Vegas. “Tonight has been beyond horrific. I still dont know what to say but wanted to let everyone …
Violent Crime
October 2, 2017
Worst Mass Shooting in American History: At least 59 killed, over 500 injured as gunman opens fire at Las Vegas concert
By SALLY HO and REGINA GARCIA CANO, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The rapid-fire popping sounded like firecrackers at first, so many in the crowd of 22,000 country music fans didn’t understand what was happening when the band stopped playing and singer Jason Aldean bolted off the stage. “That’s gunshots,” a man could be heard …
Domestic Abuse
September 30, 2017
Woman with multiple sclerosis dies after monster boyfriend allegedly pours gasoline on bed and sets her on fire — hours after she called for help
Vanessa Danielson begged a neighbor to pray for her as she waited for an ambulance to arrive
Missing
September 29, 2017
BREAKING: Body found in search for missing LSU student Michael Nickelotte, Jr.
Remains have been found in the search for a missing Louisiana State University student, and a spokesperson for the family says that it is believed to be the body of 21-year-old Michael Nickelotte, Jr. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Michael went missing from his campus apartment on September 18, leaving behind his car, wallet, keys, and …