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Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Others React to Horrific Las Vegas Shooting

More than 50 people have been killed and at least 400 victims were injured following a mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 1.

Sheriff Joseph Lombardo confirmed the numbers early Monday morning (Oct. 2) and updates continue to roll in as details emerge regarding the tragedy.

Gunfire erupted into the Route 91 Harvest crowd as Jason Aldean headlined the final performance of the weekend. Police responded quickly, locating the suspect on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel overlooking the festival. The police have named local 64-year-old resident Stephen Paddock as the suspect. Paddock was found deceased from a self-inflicted gun shot wound when the SWAT team arrived.

The incident sent shockwaves throughout the country community, causing many to respond with great grief and sorrow for the victims and fellow artists at the festival. Asking for prayers and sending their love to all affected by the shooting, country stars united via social media to think of everyone fighting for their lives at this time.

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So very sad. God bless all involved, no words

A post shared by eliyoungband (@eliyoungband) on

Maren brought me this shirt from the festival. She played Saturday and came home Sunday. I played the same festival only a year ago. We are so terribly heartbroken this morning, for our community, for those who have lost their loved ones in the most unimaginable way, for our neighbors and for our country. Prayers for Las Vegas and for those who are waking up to the worst news they will ever hear, but also for peace. #prayforvegas

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Our hearts are so heavy this morning… sick to our stomachs.

A post shared by Maddie & Tae (@maddieandtae) on

Woke up & am shocked to hear of the devastation in Vegas last night. Praying for all of the victims. What a tragedy. ❤ #prayforvegas

A post shared by c a r l y p e a r c e (@carlypearce) on

My heart is completely broken for everyone in Vegas last night. My thoughts and prayers for everyone that had to go through this. Heartbroken…

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#prayforvegas

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#prayfortheworld

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#PrayForVegas

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Absolutely heartbroken and horrified over what happened in #LasVegas. The idea of people going out to enjoy music together makes me think of unity and love. Not destruction and hate. My heart is with everyone affected including my friends who were there/playing. Anyone in Vegas, please donate blood to any local @americanredcross. So many need it 😔

A post shared by Cassadee Pope (@cassadeepope) on

My heart goes out to all of our friends, @jasonaldean, our music family and fans in Las Vegas. I’m praying for your healing. I pray God puts his arms around you. This is so sad and devastating. I can’t understand it. #prayforvegas #prayforpeace

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🙏🙏🙏

A post shared by Brett Eldredge (@bretteldredge) on

Did not expect to wake up seeing one of my best friends running off the stage this morning from gunfire. Many friends were there. Hard to fathom. Prayers out to all affected by this tragedy.

A post shared by Tyler Farr (@tylerfarr) on

Waking up to the most devastating news from Vegas. Praying for everyone caught in the midst of this horrific act. Praying for the souls lost. Praying for their loved ones. Praying for even just a moment of peace for everyone’s hearts today.

A post shared by LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) on

Praying. Praying hard. I cannot imagine the fear of those who were in Vegas or had loved ones in Vegas last night. To the artists, the crews, and the fans – y’all are family. I want to wrap my arms around each and every one of you. Sending every ounce of love I have to those affected by this senseless tragedy. 💔

A post shared by Danielle Bradbery (@daniellebradbery) on

Wow. My heart hurts. Praying for the victim’s families and my friends who were working the concert in Vegas last night. There are no words 💔

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**UPDATE: As of 11:30 a.m. CST, there have been at least 58 deaths reported and 515 people injured from the incident.