City of Nashville to Host Vigil for Las Vegas Shooting Victims

Following the devastating attack on hundreds of country music fans attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, NV, the city of Nashville will be holding a vigil on Monday night for the victims of the heinous act.

In a joint statement from Mayor Megan Barry, CMA CEO Sarah Trahern, and President/CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. Butch Spyridon, the three write:

“Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in the tragic event in Las Vegas, especially the victims, their families and friends, and the fans, artists and crews from our Country community in Vegas. This festival brought together people from all backgrounds united in enjoying life through music.

Safety at all of our events is and will remain our top priority. We are constantly adjusting our event security measures year-round, partnering and consulting with experts at the federal, state and local levels through our full-time security team and the Metro Police Department. We will continue our efforts to provide the most comprehensive security possible.”

The vigil will be held at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater at 6 p.m. Parking will be available for free in Lot R at Nissan Stadium. Additional details will be released throughout the day.

More than 50 people are dead and more than 500 injured after 64-year-old Stephen Paddock fired rounds of bullets from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Casino towards the Route 91 Harvest Festival nearby. The shooter allegedly fired for nearly 10 minutes from broken windows in his hotel room. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound before the SWAT team arrived.

Jason Aldean was onstage for the final night of the three-day festival when the shots began. Aldean, Jake Owen, Chris Young and the other country stars on the bill, as well as their crews, friends and family, have all been accounted for.

If you are trying to locate a loved one, police encourage you to call 1-866-535-5654.