A mass shooting occurred at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017. Stephen Paddock opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel, killing 59 people and injuring over 500. The response from authorities and first responders helped save lives, though many questions remained about Paddock's motivations. In the aftermath, the music festival, hotel, and performers like Jason Aldean honored the victims while survivors struggled with physical and emotional recovery.