At least 20 dead, more than 100 injured in Las Vegas shooting - WTOP Morning Headlines - Monday, October 02, 2017

A gunman on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas Strip casino opened fire on an outdoor music festival, killing at least 20 people — including two off-duty police officers — and wounding more than 100, officials said early Monday. Country music star Jason Aldean was performing when the shots began ringing out Sunday night. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - October 02, 2017 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [At least 20 dead, more than 100 injured in Las Vegas shooting]( A gunman on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas Strip casino opened fire on an outdoor music festival, killing at least 20 people — including two off-duty police officers — and wounding more than 100, officials said early Monday. Country music star Jason Aldean was performing when the shots began ringing out Sunday night. 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