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and George Umstott. This was also consistent with the statements obtained from Varsin, Oelke
and Umstott.
Phillip Torrez (Baggage Handler)
On October 3, at approximately 1518 hours, Detectives DeAngelis and Downing conducted an
audio recorded interview with Phillip Torrez inside the Mandalay Bay. Also present for the
interview was MGM Attorney Ashley Eddy. Below is a summary of the interview.
On September 26, Torrez was working and came in contact with Paddock while helping with a
luggage cart. Torrez could not remember in detail what baggage was on the cart, but he thought
there were duffel bags. After loading the cart, Paddock requested to be taken to his room with
his luggage. The normal protocol is a guest will be given a ticket and, upon getting to their room,
the guest will call and have the luggage delivered.
When Paddock requested to go with his luggage. Torrez stated he does this for guests to
expedite them, and it’s not unusual. While walking to the service elevator with the luggage cart,
Torrez had casual conversation with Paddock. Paddock stated he had family coming to town
and some of the luggage belonged to them. Torrez said the conversation was carefree, and
Paddock was very pleasant. Upon reaching the service elevator, Torrez said Gerard (Killeen)
took over. Torrez did not see Paddock the rest of his shift.
On September 29, Torrez was working and was called over by Valet to help a guest. Upon
walking over, Torrez recognized the guest to be Paddock and possibly shook his hand. Paddock
requested Torrez take him upstairs. Torrez stated he would request a bellman to help. During
this encounter, Paddock was alone and had luggage items on a cart. Torrez escorted Paddock
to the service elevator where he believed to have met bellman Jorge (Morales).
Note: Throughout the investigation, detectives were not able to corroborate Torrez’ story. None
of the surveillance video showed the interaction between Paddock and Torrez. Evidence shows
that shows Paddock arriving at the Mandalay Bay valet on September 28, at approximately 2146
hours and not leaving the property until September 30, at 0100 hours. Detectives were able to
identify “Jorge” as Bellman Jorge Morales.
George Umstott (Security Manager)
On October 12, at approximately 1544 hours, Detective Hodson conducted an audio recorded
interview with George Umstott inside the Mandalay Bay. Also present for the interview was an
FBI special agent and Mandalay Bay Representative Dana Howell. Below is a summary of the
interview.
Umstott stated he works at Mandalay Bay as an Assistant Security Manager and is armed while
working in this capacity. On the night of October 1, he was with Security Managers Michael
Oelke and Anthony Sottile with two females that were being trespassed in the security office
when Officers Hendrex and Varsin arrived to issue citations to the females.
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He heard there was a mass shooting at the festival lot over Hendrex’s police radio. They initially
planned to respond to the corner of Mandalay Bay Road and Las Vegas Boulevard. As they
walked through the casino, he heard a radio broadcast that Security Officer Campos was shot
in the leg with a pellet gun on the 32nd floor.
Security managers along with Officers Hendrex and Varsin responded to the guest elevators.
While on the elevator, they heard information, on their radios, in reference to the shooter being
on the 31st floor.
As they walked up the 100 Wing of the 31st floor, they heard gunshots coming from the floor
above them. As they approached the stairwell, they could still hear gunshots coming from the
32nd floor.
According to Umstott, there were also reports of other shooters on the 62nd and 29th floors.
Umstott responded to the 29th floor while everyone else stayed stacked inside the stairwell.
Umstott quickly cleared the 29th floor, returned to the stairwell and rejoined the group. Several
other LVMPD officers had arrived in the stairwell, and eventually the stairwell door was
breached. Umstott never went any further and returned to the casino floor.
Note: The investigation revealed there were no other shooters on the 29th or 62nd floor.
Shun Zhang (Food Server)
On October 3, at approximately 2228 hours, Detective DeAngelis conducted an audio recorded
interview with Shun "Jackie" Zhang inside the Mandalay Bay. Also present for the interview was
detectives Downing and Wilson. Below is a summary of the interview.
Zhang has been employed by the Mandalay Bay for almost 19 years as a food server in the
Noodle Shop. On September 30, Paddock went to the Noodle Shop and sat in Zhang's section.
Zhang recalled that Paddock was alone at the table. He ordered two entrees and ate both of
them. Paddock was quiet and did not talk to anyone.
Police Personnel
Sergeant Joshua Bitsko
On October 3, at approximately 1843 hours, Detective Leavitt conducted an audio recorded
interview with Sergeant Bitsko at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the interview was
PMSA Attorney Tara Roberts. Below is a summary of the interview.
On October 1, Sergeant Bitsko was conducting squad training at the Moon Valley Nursery
located at Eastern and I-215 Beltway. He heard radio traffic broadcast on the CCAC radio
channel and realized they had an active shooter situation. He immediately responded toward
Las Vegas Boulevard. He drove to the Mandalay Bay and parked near the entrance of the Shark
Reef.
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Sergeant Bitsko donned his heavy tactical gear, deployed his rifle, and a ballistic shield. A
detective arrived shortly after, and Sergeant Bitsko handed the ballistic shield to him. Sergeant
Bitsko, Officer Newton and several plain clothes detectives formulated a Strike Team and
entered the Mandalay Bay through the Shark Reef. They cleared the area as they moved from
the Shark Reef to the guest elevators.
His team exited the elevator on the 28th floor and took the stairwell to the 29th floor. After they
cleared the 29th floor, they used the stairwell to move up to the 32nd floor and joined with SWAT
Officer Hancock and others.
They pried open the stairwell door to enter the 32nd floor hallway, which was secured from inside.
He observed a room service cart in the hallway. He also observed wires and an object on the
cart. They moved into the hallway with Officer Hancock to place an explosive breach on the
door. He observed a camera on the cart and placed a plate on top of the camera to conceal their
movements.
The door to Room 32-135 was breached. Sergeant Bitsko, SWAT Officer Hancock, and other
officers moved into the room and cleared it. He observed several AR-style rifles and a male lying
on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head. He also observed a small, silver revolver with
blood on it near the male’s head.
Sergeant Bitsko also assisted in breaching the connecting door to Room 32-134 and cleared it.
Sergeant William Matchko
On October 3, at approximately 1840 hours, Detective Jex conducted an audio recorded
interview with Sergeant Matchko at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the interview was
PMSA Attorney Jay Roberts. Below is a summary of the interview.
Sergeant Matchko was on his regular scheduled day off; however, he had come into work to
assist detectives with the service of a search warrant. While his team prepared to serve the
warrant, Sergeant Matchko heard the radio broadcast of an active shooter. He also heard gunfire
in the backg2round. Sergeant Matchko left the search warrant scene and proceeded toward the
Mandalay Bay.
Sergeant Matchko arrived at the Mandalay Bay and entered the hotel, where he asked a security
officer to get him up the elevators. He heard several different reports about where the shooting
was coming from to include the 28th, 29th, and 32nd floors. As he reached the elevators, officers
were already on it preparing to go up. Sergeant Matchko stepped onto the elevator and asked
to be taken to where the security officer was shot. The information was conflicting, so he chose
to go to the 28th floor, since they would come to it first and it was a possible location for the
shooting.
As the group of officers exited the elevator, they did not hear gunfire. They cleared the hallways,
observed no commotion, and didn’t hear gunfire. Sergeant Matchko gathered more information
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and learned other officers were headed to the 32nd floor. He led the team up the stairwell to the
32nd floor. As they exited the stairwell, they made their way down the hallway. He observed other
officers near the Center Core and moved to their location. He told officers to evacuate the guest
rooms, and move all citizens to safety, as the group moved up the hallway.
Sergeant Matchko observed a food service cart near the suite where he was told the shooting
was coming from. He was concerned about the cart, believed it looked out of place, and thought
that it may be a trap or an IED. As he was focused on the cart, SWAT Officer Hancock arrived.
Sergeant Matchko directed SWAT Officer Hancock to go back down a floor and to use a stairwell
that would place him near the suite door. Sergeant Matchko was in communication with Sergeant
Bitsko (who was also in the stairwell) and SWAT Officer Hancock. Knowing the plan to use an
explosive breach, Sergeant Matchko prepared the officers with him, on their roles, and what to
do if citizens exited their rooms due to fire alarms, or the sprinkler system activating after the
breach.
When the explosive breach detonated, several citizens exited their rooms and were immediately
escorted by officers to Center Core. Sergeant Matchko observed the group of officers exit the
stairwell and make entry into the room. He heard them broadcast the suspect was down.
Sergeant Matchko believed the suspect took his own life since he did not hear rounds fired after
the officers made entry. Sergeant Matchko and his group maintained their position in the hallway
as the team cleared Room 32-135 and breached and cleared Room 32-134.
As the room was cleared, several other active shooter calls were broadcast over the radio.
Sergeant Matchko divided the teams and told the officers to go handle more calls. He received
a phone call from Captain Tomaino who ordered him to look in the room for identification of the
suspect or suspects. Photographs were taken using a cell phone camera and sent to the
command post. With help from Detective Trzpis, they rolled the suspect onto his side, which
caused blood to flow from his mouth and down the side of his face. His pockets were checked
for photo identification, and he was rolled back to his original position. Officers then exited the
room and held it for investigators.
Detective Stephen Balonek
On October 18, at approximately 0917 hours, Detective Penny conducted an audio recorded
interview with Detective Stephen Balonek at LVMPD Headquarters. Below is a summary of the
interview.
On October 1, Detective Balonek was working overtime at the Route 91 Harvest music festival.
He was assigned to the south side of the venue between gates six and seven, near Mandalay
Bay Road and Las Vegas Boulevard.
During the shift, Detective Balonek heard shots being fired. He heard approximately three to four
shots then additional shots. Detective Balonek did not see a muzzle flash and believed the shots
were from within the venue or an elevated position. Detective Balonek retrieved his binoculars
and scanned the Mandalay Bay tower. Approximately three-quarters of the way up the tower on
the far north end, Detective Balonek observed a silhouette of a man in a shooting position,
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standing about four to six feet back from the window. He saw smoke from the gun but did not
see muzzle flashes.
Detective Balonek heard the suspect (Paddock) was shooting into the venue so he directed
citizens to move east. Detective Balonek encountered several victims with gunshot wounds and
provided first aid. He directed those victims toward the mobile command vehicle where he knew
there was medical personnel. During the gunfire, Detective Balonek stated the sound kept
changing, and he thought it could be from multiple shooters.
After the shooting stopped, Detective Balonek took up a tactical position, stopped traffic, and
remained on post until being relieved.
Detective Casey Clarkson
On October 5, at approximately 1148 hours, Detective Penny conducted an audio recorded
interview with Detective Clarkson at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the interview was
Las Vegas Police Protective Association (LVPPA) Representative Yant. Below is a summary of
the interview.
Detective Clarkson was working overtime at the Route 91 Harvest music festival. He was
partnered with Detective Brosnahan. Detectives Clarkson and Brosnahan were directed to Las
Vegas Boulevard to assist with an intoxicated female. Afterward, they remained in the area of
Las Vegas Boulevard and Mandalay Bay Road.
Detective Clarkson heard possible gunfire. He heard reports of multiple casualties over the radio.
Detectives Clarkson and Brosnahan moved behind a pony wall and looked for the gunman. They
moved toward patrol cars parked near them with intent to get to the Mandalay Bay.
While they moved toward the patrol cars and prisoner transport van, two civilians attempted to
join their group. While addressing the civilians, they received direct gunfire. Detective Clarkson
and a civilian moved behind the prisoner transport van for cover but realized it wasn’t enough.
Around this time, Detective Clarkson felt something strike his neck.
Detective Clarkson stayed behind cover and shielded Detective Brosnahan as the gunfire
continued. He observed bullets impacting closer to the patrol vehicles and knew the shots were
coming from an elevated position. Detectives Clarkson and Brosnahan, along with several other
officers, moved from the patrol vehicles to behind a block wall where several civilians were found
hiding. The civilians were pushed closer to the wall as officers shielded them with their bodies.
While behind the wall, Detective Clarkson was told he was bleeding. Detective Brosnahan
applied direct pressure to the wound until another officer arrived with a medical kit. After having
his neck bandaged, Detectives Clarkson and Brosnahan escorted civilians away from the street
and through the venue. Detectives Clarkson and Brosnahan made their way to the medical tent
and found several people who were critically injured. Ambulances couldn’t get to the scene, so
Detective Brosnahan left to retrieve Detective Clarkson’s police vehicle.
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Detective Clarkson moved several wounded civilians to the sidewalk to prepare for transport.
When Detective Brosnahan arrived, they loaded several critically injured patients into their
vehicle and drove to Valley Hospital after hearing University Medical Center was full. Upon arrival
at Valley Hospital, Detective Clarkson and the wounded civilians received medical treatment.
After being discharged, Detective Clarkson returned to the command post.
Detective Matthew Donaldson
On October 3, at approximately 1820 hours, Detective Ploense conducted an audio recorded
interview with Detective Donaldson at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the interview was
Detective Sclimenti and LVPPA Representative Yant. Below is a summary of the interview.
Detective Donaldson was at LVMPD Headquarters. His sergeant came into the office and
informed the squad of an active shooter call. The squad responded to the Mandalay Bay.
Detective Donaldson was with Detective Walford and they entered the Mandalay Bay near the
Shark Reef.
Once inside, they met SWAT Officer Hancock. From information being broadcast, they believed
the shooting was coming from the 32nd floor of the hotel. When they got to the 32nd floor, they
observed officers positioned in the hallway leading to the suite where they believed the shooting
was coming from.
SWAT Officer Hancock led Detective Donaldson and several other officers down to the 31st floor.
They gained access to the stairwell that would lead them adjacent to the suite where the shooting
was. When they reached the stairwell, they found other officers at the stairwell door to the 32nd
floor.
Officer Hancock placed a breaching charge on the door to the suite and breached the door. The
door did not completely come off the hinges, but they were able to see rifles on the floor inside
the room. Detective Donaldson made entry with the group into the suite and cleared the room.
He observed what he believed to be 25-30 scattered rifles across the room. He observed what
appeared to be a deceased white male, lying on his back.
There was a closed door that led to an adjoining room which was also breached and cleared.
Once the suite and connecting room was cleared, he began doing welfare checks on the floor.
Detective Stephen Trzpis
On October 3, at approximately 1755 hours, Detective Quinteros conducted an audio recorded
interview with Detective Trzpis at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the interview was
Detective Ubbens and LVPPA Representative Hamm. Below is a summary of the interview.
Detective Trzpis was assigned to a South Central Area Command (SCAC) Patrol Detective
squad and was at the office when he heard a possible active shooter at the Route 91 Harvest
music festival broadcast over the radio. Detective Trzpis and his squad left the office, put on
their tactical gear, and headed to the Mandalay Bay. Based on information from the radio, they
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believed the active shooter was inside the hotel. They arrived at the hotel from the south side,
at the Shark Reef entrance, where they joined Sergeant Bitsko and Officer Newton.
Detective Trzpis was given a shield by Sergeant Bitsko, and he entered the Shark Reef. The
team moved to the elevator bank and had hotel security unlock an elevator and take them up
the tower. As the team prepared to take the elevator up, they were joined by another team led
by Sergeant Matchko. The information being received by the team was conflicting on where the
shooting was coming from. Sergeant Bitsko decided to exit on the 28th floor, clear it, and move
up the stairwell. Sergeant Matchko's team would continue up to the 29th floor.
The team cleared the 28th floor and moved up, clearing the floors until they reached the 30th
floor. When they reached the 30th floor, they joined another team which was also clearing the
floor. The group then moved up to the 31st floor together where they were met by SWAT Officer
Hancock. The group moved up the hallway that led them to the stairwell adjacent to the suite
where SWAT Officer Hancock believed the shooting was coming from. They entered the stairwell
and found another group of security officers and uniformed patrol officers posted on the door to
the 32nd floor. The door to access the 32nd floor was bolted shut, and SWAT Officer Hancock
used a tool to pry it open. A quick peek was done into the hall, and they observed bullet holes in
the door.
SWAT Officer Hancock breached the door to Room 32-135, and a group of officers made entry
to clear the room. As Detective Trzpis moved into the suite, he observed what he believed to be
the suspect down on the ground. After the main suite was cleared, a breach was used to access
the connecting room and Detective Trzpis heard two gunshots but did not know who fired. When
entry was made into the second room, it was cleared and found to be unoccupied. (The shots
Detective Trzpis heard was the unintential discharge by SWAT Officer O’Donnell.)
Detective Blake Walford
On October 3, at approximately 1857 hours, Detective Ploense conducted an audio recorded
interview with Detective Walford at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the interview was
Detective Sclimenti and LVPPA Representative Todd. Below is a summary of the interview.
Detective Walford was assigned temporary duty (TDY) to Gang Crimes and was at their office
located at LVMPD Headquarters. The sergeant came into the office and informed the squad of
an active shooter call. The squad responded to the Mandalay Bay. Detective Walford was with
Detective Donaldson, and they made entry into the Mandalay Bay from the beach club entrance.
Once inside, they made their way to the hotel lobby where they met SWAT Officer Hancock.
They were briefed the suspect was on the 32nd floor and had shot a security officer. As they
reached the 32nd floor, he observed officers in the hallway that led to the suite. SWAT Officer
Hancock took Detective Walford and other officers with him back to the 31st floor in order to
access the stairwell that would put them next to the suite where they believed the suspect was
located.
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When they ascended the stairwell that would put them adjacent to the suite, they removed the
lights so that when they opened the door they would not be back lit. They discovered the door
that leads into the hall had been secured shut. The officers used a tool SWAT Officer Hancock
carried with him to pry the door open. SWAT Officer Hancock placed an explosive charge on the
door to Room 32-135 and breached it.
A group of officers from the stairwell entered the suite. When Detective Walford entered, he
observed rifles in the room, and a deceased male on the floor. SWAT Officer Hancock used
another explosive breach to open the connecting door to Room 32-134. As the door was
breached, Detective Walford heard two to three rounds fired from one of the officers in the stack.
They entered the connecting room where he observed more rifles. (The shots Detective Walford
heard was the unintential discharge by SWAT Officer O’Donnell.)
Officer Bryon Bunitsky
On October 3, at approximately 1645 hours, detectives Sclimenti and Ploense conducted an
audio recorded interview with Officer Bunitsky at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the
interview was LVPPA Representative Ramirez. Below is a summary of the interview.
Officer Bunitsky was working as a uniformed patrol officer in the Enterprise Area Command
(EAC). Officer Bunitsky was on a domestic disturbance call with Officer Thiele. Officer Bunitsky
heard from Officer Thiele there was an active shooter at the Mandalay Bay. Officer Bunitsky
called a sergeant and advised he was responding to the active shooter call.
Officer Bunitsky arrived near Russell Road and Las Vegas Boulevard. Officer Bunitsky donned
his tactical gear, which included his rifle and helmet. Officer Bunitsky ran down Las Vegas
Boulevard to the Mandalay Bay near the convention entrance. Officer Bunitsky entered and ran
through the casino toward the main part of the hotel. Officer Bunitsky met up with other officers,
including SWAT Officer Hancock, by the elevators and learned the suspect was on the 32nd floor.
Officer Bunitsky and additional officers took the elevator to the 32nd floor and exited the elevator.
Officer Bunitsky looked up the hallway and observed bullet holes through the suspect’s
(Paddock) room door, along with blood on the floor from the security officer being shot. SWAT
Officer Hancock derived a plan to go back to the 31st floor and use the stairwell to make it back
up to the 32nd floor near Paddock’s room. After utilizing the stairwell, Officer Bunitsky posted the
stairwell door that led into the 32nd floor.
Officer Bunitsky heard SWAT Officer Hancock call the SWAT lieutenant and tell him they were
going to breach the door to Room 32-135. SWAT Officer Hancock breached the door, and
officers entered the room. Officer Bunitsky posted near the stairwell covering the door of the
adjoining Room 32-134. Officer Bunitsky heard yelling from inside the room and information
about cameras and wires being in the room.
Officer Bunitsky continued covering the adjoining room and heard another breach along with a
three-round burst. (The shots Officer Bunitsky heard was the unintential discharge by SWAT
Officer O’Donnell.) Officer Bunitsky entered Room 32-135 and took approximately five steps
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inside. Officer Bunitsky observed guns scattered in the room and the main window broken.
Officer Bunitsky heard SWAT Officer Hancock tell everyone to get out of the room and secure
the scene. Officer Bunitsky backed out of the room and left the area. Officer Bunitsky left the
casino and met with fire department personnel outside the Mandalay Bay. Officer Bunitsky spent
the rest of the night searching for victims in the Route 91 Harvest music festival and clearing
other casinos for possible additional shooters.
Officer Brady Cook
On October 9, at approximately 1615 hours, detectives Quinteros and Mendoza conducted an
audio recorded interview with Officer Cook at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the
interview was LVPPA Representative Hooten. Below is a summary of the interview.
On October 1, Officer Cook and his field training officer (FTO), Officer Haynes were on duty.
Officer Cook was working his second day of field training. Officers Cook and Haynes were at
Flamingo Circle to conduct foot patrol when they heard of a shooting at the Route 91 Harvest
music festival.
Officer’s Cook and Haynes got into their patrol car and responded to the event. While en route,
Dispatch broadcast an active shooter at the Route 91 Harvest music festival. Upon arrival, they
parked at Las Vegas Boulevard and Mandalay Bay Road near additional patrol units and a
prisoner transport van. As they exited their patrol vehicle, they encountered immediate gunfire
and could see rounds impacting the ground around them.
Officer Cook took cover as the gunfire continued. He could not see where the gunfire was coming
from, but he soon realized the shots were coming from above them. While taking cover, Officer
Cook was struck by a bullet in his right arm, causing it to go numb. He verbalized he was shot
and could see blood.
Officer Haynes grabbed Officer Cook, and they ran northbound along Las Vegas Boulevard,
seeking cover behind a patrol car. Officer Haynes assessed Officer Cook’s injury while they took
cover. They both continued to run northbound, and gunfire continued until they reached another
marked patrol unit. Officer Haynes transported Officer Cook to University Medical Center for
medical attention.
SWAT Officer Levi Hancock
On October 3, at approximately 1607 hours, Detective Leavitt conducted an audio recorded
interview with SWAT Officer Hancock at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the interview
was Detective Ubbens and LVPPA Representative Hooton. Below is a summary of the interview.
SWAT Officer Hancock was working his normal duties as a SWAT officer when he received
notification of an active shooter and responded to the Mandalay Bay. SWAT Officer Hancock
donned his tactical equipment and entered the casino where he met with patrol officers. He
heard radio traffic the shooter was on the 32nd floor.
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SWAT Officer Hancock and a Strike Team composed of patrol and K9 officers took the elevator
to the 32nd floor where they found multiple officers posted on the floor. He received information
the shooter was in the room at the end of the hallway. Due to the long length of the hallway, he
decided to take the elevator down to the 31st floor and approach through the fire exit stairwell.
While in the stairwell, he encountered other officers and security who were standing by in the
stairwell. He instructed the officers to disable the lights in the stairway to prevent them from
being backlit when they opened the door. They pried open the fire exit door, which had been
secured shut from the hallway. When the door was opened he observed a room service cart and
wires which ran from the cart to a guest room. He believed the cart may be rigged with an IED.
While doing quick peeks, SWAT Officer Hancock saw multiple bullet holes in the door of Room
32-135. He decided to use an explosive breach which was authorized by SWAT Lieutenant
Huddler.
When the door to Room 32-135 was breached, he conducted quick peeks and decided to make
entry into the room. Once in the room, he located the suspect deceased on the floor with an
apparent head wound. He encountered a second closed door to the connecting room and
decided to use a charge to breach that door.
After the charge was activated, he heard SWAT Officer O’Donnell fire a burst of three shots. He
spoke with SWAT Officer O'Donnell and realized he did not fire at a threat but had an
unintentional discharge.
Entry was made into the connecting room, and officers found a broken window and several more
weapons in the room.
After the room was deemed safe, he turned the room over to patrol and went to search for any
possible additional shooters.
Officer Marlon Magsaysay
On October 3, at approximately 1635 hours, Detective Jex conducted an audio recorded
interview with Officer Magsaysay at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the interview was
Detective Quinteros and LVPPA Representative Todd. Below is a summary of the interview.
On October 1, Officer Magsaysay received a text message at home which advised of an active
shooter at the Mandalay Bay. He responded to SCAC and put his tactical gear over his plain
clothes and drove to the intersection of Russell Road and Las Vegas Boulevard. He met up with
two SWAT officers who were gearing up. He ran with the SWAT officers to the Mandalay Bay.
They heard a radio broadcast that the shooter was on the 32nd floor. They took the elevator up
to the Foundation Room and cleared the area.
Officer Magsaysay and SWAT Officer O’Donnell went down to the 32nd floor. Other officers were
already covering down on the hallway to the suspect’s door located at the end of the wing. He
and SWAT Officer O’Donnell moved forward and made contact with SWAT Officer Hancock at
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the stairwell near the suspect’s door. SWAT Officer Hancock placed a charge on the door and
breached the door to the suite. He recalled seeing bullet holes through the door to the room and
impact damage in the hallway as they approached.
Officer Magsaysay followed SWAT Officer O’Donnell through the door into the room and cleared
it. They moved back into the main room and observed the suspect on the floor with an apparent
gunshot wound to the head. There was a rifle and small revolver next to the suspect’s body. He
observed multiple spent casings, magazines and rifles throughout the main room.
They moved to the connecting room door that was locked. SWAT Officer Hancock placed
another charge on the door while SWAT O’Donnell and Officer Magsaysay stacked up behind
him. As the charge was detonated, Officer Magsaysay heard three shots from SWAT Officer
O’Donnell. He believed SWAT Officer O’Donnell was firing at a suspect. (The shots Officer
Magsaysay heard was the unintential discharge by SWAT Officer O’Donnell.)
As they moved into the room, Officer Magsaysay cleared the room. He observed more rifles and
a laptop with wires that ran to a camera on the room service cart in the hallway. There was no
other suspect located after they cleared both suites. After the room was cleared, he assisted in
evacuating guests from other rooms on the 32nd floor.
Officer David Newton
On October 3, at approximately 1620 hours, Detective Keith conducted an audio recorded
interview with Officer Newton at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the interview was
LVPPA Representative Yant. Below is a summary of the interview.
On October 1, Officer Newton was informed by Sergeant Bitsko of an active shooter on the
CCAC channel. Officer Newton switched his radio to CCAC and heard there was a shooter at
the Mandalay Bay.
He and Sergeant Bitsko made a decision to park and enter the Mandalay Bay near the Shark
Reef. When they arrived, Sergeant Bitsko requested additional officers to join them and form an
active shooter team.
Once the other officers arrived, they entered the casino. They told security to evacuate citizens.
While working their way through the casino, they heard a radio update that the shooter was
possibly on the 29th floor. They took elevator to 29th floor and began clearing hallways.
They continued to move up, floor by floor, to the 31st floor where they met with SWAT Officer
Hancock at the stairwell leading to suspect’s room on 32nd floor. They breached the locked
interior stairwell door and devised a plan to breach the door of suspect’s suite with an explosive
that SWAT Officer Hancock had with him. Officer Newton stated he had the ballistic shield and
entered the hallway providing cover as SWAT Officer Hancock applied the explosive charge.
Once the door was breached, he made entry to the suite where he observed a rifle with a bipod
on the floor and the suspect who appeared to have shot himself. They cleared the suite and then
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encountered a locked door to the connecting room. SWAT Officer Hancock used another
explosive charge to breach the door to the connecting room. After the connecting room was
cleared, Officer Newton exited the room.
SWAT Officer Sean O'Donnell
On October 3, at approximately 1545 hours, Detective Jex conducted an audio recorded
interview with SWAT Officer O'Donnell at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the interview
was Detective Quinteros. Below is a summary of the interview.
Officer O'Donnell was assigned to SWAT and was on his regular day off when he received a
text from a friend in K9. The text advised of an active shooter at the Mandalay Bay, and due to
the source of the information, SWAT Officer O'Donnell immediately went to his SWAT vehicle
which was at his residence, turned on his radio, and began to put on his work uniform and gear.
SWAT Officer O'Donnell realized quickly the information on the shooting was accurate and
began to head toward the incident.
SWAT Officer O'Donnell responded to the Mandalay Bay where he joined a patrol officer and
another SWAT member as they made entry into the property. The information broadcast over
the radio caused him to believe the shooting was on the 32nd floor; however, there were reports
of other locations as well. The decision was made to go to the top floor and work their way down
to look for any threats.
The group responded to the Foundation Room, which is located on the top floor of the hotel.
They found patrons who did not seem frightened or aware of any incident occurring. When
SWAT Officer O'Donnell observed this and heard more information coming in about the 32nd
floor, he grabbed a security officer, one patrol officer, and proceeded to the 32nd floor using a
service elevator. As they exited the service elevator, he noticed uniformed officers who were
focused down one of the hallways. The officers briefed SWAT Officer O'Donnell about a security
officer who had been shot down the hallway and about the location they believed the threat was
coming from.
SWAT Officer O'Donnell could not hear any gunfire. SWAT Officer O'Donnell believed they
should treat the situation as a barricade unless circumstances changed and shooting resumed.
SWAT Officer O'Donnell held his position and was informed of SWAT Officer Hancock's location.
He learned of SWAT Officer Hancock's plan to breach the door to the suite and make entry. He
decided when SWAT Officer Hancock moved into the room, he would quickly move up the
hallway and join him.
When SWAT Officer Hancock breached the doors to Room 32-135, SWAT Officer O'Donnell
quickly moved up the hallway and joined the team. As they entered the room, SWAT Officers
O'Donnell and Hancock moved in different directions. He could see weapons on the floor and
announced that information to the group. Once his area was cleared, he moved into the main
room where he observed a male lying on the floor with what he believed to be a gunshot wound
to the head. He stated there was a small handgun near the males head.
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There was a door that led to a connecting room, which the team focused their attention on.
SWAT Officer Hancock set an explosive breach to make entry into the second room. The team
again stacked and prepared to make entry. As the breach occurred and the team began to move,
SWAT Officer O'Donnell felt he should change the rate of fire on his rifle to "select fire" which
puts the gun into a three-round burst mode. As he made the switch, which takes hand
manipulation, SWAT Officer O'Donnell's hand slipped which caused the weapon to fire a three-
round burst into the wall. The team continued to move and went into the next room.
Once the rooms were cleared, the officers went back and located a wallet with identification that
appeared to belong to the deceased person inside the room. The information of the person's
identity was relayed to the command post as well as the information of the rounds that had been
unintentionally fired.
Officer Michael Thiele
On October 3, at approximately 1639 hours, Detective Keith conducted an audio recorded
interview with Officer Thiele at LVMPD Headquarters. Also present for the interview was LVPPA
Representative Grammas. Below is a summary of the interview.
Officer Thiele was working in EAC with Officer Bunitsky. Both officers were on a domestic
violence call when they heard an active shooter call was occurring in CCAC. Officer Thiele heard
an officer had been shot and believed the officer was his brother (Officer Thiele would later learn
his brother was not one of the officers who was shot). Both Officer Thiele and Bunitsky
responded to the area of Russell Road and Las Vegas Boulevard. Officers Thiele and Bunitsky
were teamed up with four other officers and a sergeant. The team of officers made their way
through the Mandalay Bay and subsequently teamed up with SWAT Officer Levi Hancock.
The team responded to the 32nd floor but quickly turned around, went to the 31st floor, and went
up a stairwell that was adjacent to the suspect’s room (Room 32-135). SWAT Officer Hancock
devised a plan to breach the suspect’s room. SWAT Officer Hancock designated four officers to
enter the room with him and three officers (one of which was Officer Thiele) to stay and watch
the door.
After the breach occurred, Officer Thiele exited the stairwell and observed a cart in the hallway
with cameras on it. As they stood guard outside of the suspect’s room, Officer Thiele heard a
second breach occur inside the suspect’s room. After the breach, Officer Thiele entered the
room and made it down a small hallway in the living room area. As he entered the small hallway,
Officer Thiele heard the other officers inside the room state they were “Code 4”; therefore, Officer
Thiele did not feel the need to go any further into the room.
After the room was cleared, officers Thiele and Bunitsky exited the room and responded to the
command post where they were both assigned other duties.
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Officer Michael Tolbert
On October 3, at approximately 1259 hours, Detective Penny conducted an audio recorded
interview with Officer Tolbert at LVMPD Headquarters. Below is a summary of the interview.
Officer Tolbert was operating as a uniformed patrol officer and was in the area of Warm Springs
Road and Las Vegas Boulevard when he heard the active shooter call over the radio. He
responded to the Mandalay Bay, and parked his vehicle in front on the east side of the street.
Officer Tolbert deployed with his shotgun when he heard automatic gunfire and believed the
shooting was coming from the Mandalay Bay. He moved to the entrance of the Mandalay Bay
when he was joined by other officers and entered the hotel.
The group made contact with security who stated they had possibly two shooters on the 29th and
32nd floors. They could not determine if there was still gunfire and made the decision to take the
elevator to the 28th floor and then use the stairwell to access the 29th floor. While they cleared
the 29th floor, they realized there was no shooting on that floor and proceeded to the 32nd floor.
When he reached the 32nd floor, there were several officers set up on a hallway. They were
briefed that the shooting was coming from the end of the hallway, a security officer had been
shot and the stairwell next to the suite was barricaded. Officer Tolbert joined a group of officers
led by a SWAT officer down to the 31st floor, where they made their way back up a stairwell that
led them next to the doors of the suite. The SWAT officer breached one of the stairwell doors
that was secured by an "L" bracket and then placed an explosive breaching charge on the suite.
With the amount of officers in the stairwell, the decision was made to separate into two groups.
One group would make entry into the room and the rest would maintain their position and be
used for evacuation and downed officers. Officer Tolbert stayed with the second group as the
first group made entry into the room. Once entry was made into the room, he heard them
announce that a suspect was down. As the team that entered the room stated it was clear, the
group from the hallway began to make their way toward the suite.
Officer Tolbert moved into the foyer of the suspect's room, after it had been cleared. As Officer
Tolbert was in the foyer, the decision was made to finish clearing the rooms on the 32nd floor.
There was information coming in of other possible active shooters at other hotels, so a group of
officers including Officer Tolbert left to re-deploy to other locations. Officer Tolbert was stopped
by a captain when he arrived at the valet area of the Mandalay Bay to help establish a command
post.
Investigative Responsibilities
Due to the magnitude of the investigation, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
conducted various aspects of the investigation. Information pertaining to the investigation was
gathered by the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Nevada Gaming Control
Board, Henderson Police Department, and various bureaus/sections within the LVMPD.
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The ATF and FBI filed their respective legal processes in federal court. As a result, information
gathered from those processes were kept with the respective federal agencies who authored the
legal process. Summaries of the information generated are included in this report.
FBI
The FBI had 95 TDY personnel in Las Vegas within 24 hours. Within 48 hours 150 TDY
personnel were assigned. This ultimately grew to 351 TDY personnel. FBI personnel took the
lead in evidence documentation and collection and provided investigative support. A command
post was established at the FBI’s Las Vegas field office.
All tips or items that needed to be investigated or followed up on were coordinated by the FBI
and the LVMPD. These leads were tracked using the Operational Response and Investigative
Online Network (ORION) through the FBI.
All video surveillance collected by investigators from various sources was housed and analyzed
by the FBI.
ATF
The ATF assisted in gathering information related to the firearms owned by Paddock. They also
provided investigative support by following up on leads provided to law enforcement and
conducted interviews.
Nevada Gaming Control Board
The Nevada Gaming Control Board assisted in gathering information pertaining to Paddock’s
and Danley’s gambling history.
Henderson Police Department
The Henderson Police Department assisted in identifying victims and witnesses who were
transported to various hospitals.
Las Vegas Metroplolitan Police Department
Several bureaus/sections within the LVMPD assisted FIT in the investigation into 1 October.
Homicide Section
Detectives with the Homicide Section responded to, and were responsible for, the
documentation of the Las Vegas Village to include the scene and deceased victims. Detectives
completed interviews of LVMPD employees who responded to the Las Vegas Village or the
Mandalay Bay during the attack.
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Downtown Area Command Patrol Investigative Section
Investigators with the Downtown Patrol Investigative Section conducted follow-up in the
downtown Las Vegas area. Investigators interviewed the owners of the various units at The
Ogden which Paddock rented. They located and viewed various video surveillance systems from
different properties during the time period. Interviews were conducted with a number
hotel/casino employees who had contact with Paddock during his stay in the downtown area.
Special Investigations Section (SIS)
Investigators with the Special Investigation Section responded to the command post and were
directed to respond to Spring Valley Hospital. Investigators interviewed victims, collected and
impounded related evidence, and helped secure the hospital.
In the following days, SIS investigators obtained gaming information for Paddock through the
Nevada Gaming Control Board. The information obtained included gaming history from various
hotel/casino properties throughout Nevada.
Criminal Intelligence Section (CIS)
Investigators with the Criminal Intelligence Section responded to the command post shortly after
the incident began. Investigators interviewed hotel/casino employees, reviewed video
surveillance, reviewed valet and self-parking logs, and analyzed cell phone data and lock
interrogation logs.
Counter Terrorism Section (CTS)
Investigators with the Counter Terrorism Section responded to the Command Post on 1 October.
They immediately began developing and collecting intelligence on Paddock. Investigators
drafted search warrants and court orders, coordinated efforts with other jurisdictions, conducted
interviews, and produced situational and investigative updates.
Technical and Surveillance Squad (TASS)
Investigators with the Technical and Surveillance Squad responded to the Mandalay Bay as part
of the initial tactical response. Investigators provided a wireless network for access to various
systems required to develop, research, and track information. They coordinated the setup of a
radio repeater to provide better radio communications. Investigators served orders for the
preservation of social media to aid in the investigation along with obtaining cellular phone
subscriber information to gather information for the investigation.
As the incident transitioned from the tactical phase to the investigative phase, TASS
investigators analyzed cellphone tower information to develop information related to Paddock.
They provided technical assistance to various agencies in the analysis of information.
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Firearms and Narcotics Group (FANG)
Investigators with the Firearms and Narcotics Group worked in conjunction with the ATF.
Investigators drafted and served court orders pertaining to the investigation and compiled the
data learned through those orders. Investigators traced ownership history of the firearms
recovered during the investigation. All firearms were traced directly to Paddock, and he was the
original purchaser on 48 of the firearms. Of the firearms where Paddock was not the original
purchaser, investigators were able to trace the sale of the firearms to Paddock.
Counter Terrorism Analysis Group (CTAG) and Central Intelligence Unit (CIU)
Investigators and analysts with the Counter Terrorism Analysis Group and the Central
Intelligence Unit were tasked with research and analysis of information pertaining to the incident
and subsequent investigation. The information compiled was used for briefings.
Las Vegas Village
Responsibility for documenting the venue scene was transferred from the LVMPD Homicide
Section to the FBI Evidence Recovery Team on October 2, at approximately 1445 hours. The
following scene description of the Las Vegas Village venue was authored by the LVMPD
Homicide Section.
The Route 91 Harvest music festival was an open-air music event held at the Las Vegas Village.
The festival was dimly lit with street lights, variable stage lighting and lights from temporary light
stands on the perimeter. There was a chain link fence with dark netting surrounding the entire
venue. On the west perimeter of the venue, there was a decorative concrete block wall between
Las Vegas Boulevard South and the chain link fence. This wall ran nearly the entire length of
the west side of the venue from E. Mandalay Bay Road to E. Reno Avenue.
The surface of the venue consisted of black asphalt with defined seating areas covered with
artificial grass on both the northwest and south ends of the venue with vendor areas throughout.
The northwest artificial grass area was used for lawn chair seating. The large artificial grass
areas on the southern end was surrounded by seating, food vendors, and portable bathrooms.
A large seating area with elevated bleachers and a covered VIP area was oriented near the
southwest corner of the venue. Four pedestrian gates ran along the west side of the venue.
The Coca-Cola suites, additional seating areas, vendors, medical tent, and three pedestrian
gates were located on the east side of the venue. The event’s command post, a television
broadcast tent, and one pedestrian gate were oriented on the north end of the venue.
The main stage was oriented on the south side of the venue. The main stage was covered by
green roofing, and the sides were covered with black mesh. The main stage viewing area was
located in the southern portion of the venue, north of the main stage, and was divided into two
seating areas by metal pedestrian fencing. The fencing ran from a production tent, located in the
center of the viewing area, and eventually encompassed the main stage. In addition to the fence
separating the east and west side grass areas, the production tent and vendors helped to define
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the two areas. Production vehicles, concert buses, and trailers were oriented south of the main
stage.
Location of the Deceased Victims
A total of 31 bodies were located, documented, and eventually recovered from the inside of the
venue and on the exterior perimeter. CCOCME investigators responded and assisted the
LVMPD Homicide detectives and crime scene analysts to conduct the preliminary death
investigations. Each victim was given an individual Clark County coroner’s case and seal
number. The time of death was determined to be 0545 hours for those recovered from the venue
and exterior perimeter. Davis Funeral Home responded and transported the deceased to the
CCOCME for a complete examination.
1) Jack Reginald Beaton
2) Christopher Louis Roybal
3) Lisa Marie Patterson
4) Adrian Allan Murfitt
5) Hannah Lassette Ahlers
6) Austin William Davis
7) Stephen Richard Berger
8) Stacee Ann Etcheber
9) Christiana Duarte
10) Lisa Romero-Muniz
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11) Heather Lorraine Alvarado
12) Denise Cohen
13) Kurt Allen Von Tillow
14) Brennan Lee Stewart
15) Derrick Dean Taylor
16) Kelsey Breanne Meadows
17) Jennifer Topaz Irvine
18) William W. Wolfe Jr.
19) Carly Anne Kreibaum
20) Laura Anne Shipp
Four bodies were located and recovered near the medical tent in the northeast portion of the
venue.
21) Carrie Rae Barnette
22) Jordyn Nicole Rivera
23) Victor Loyd Link
24) Candice Ryan Bowers
Seven additional victims were located and recovered from the exterior perimeter. Their body
positions and locations suggested they had been placed at these locations. The descriptions of
their injuries were obtained from the CCOCME investigators and the photographs taken by an
LVMPD crime scene analysts.
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25) Jordan Alan McIldoon
26) Keri Lynn Galvan
27) Dorene Anderson
28) Neysa C. Tonks
29) Melissa V. Ramirez
30) Brian Scott Fraser
31) Tara Ann Roe
The remaining victims were transported to various hospitals throughout the greater Las Vegas
valley and pronounced deceased at their respective locations. CCOCME investigators
responded and assisted the LVMPD crime scene analysts with documentation of the decedents’
injuries. Each victim was given an individual Clark County Coroner’s case and seal number.
The time of death was determined by the treating physicians. Davis and Hites Funeral Home
Services transported all victims from the hospital to the CCOCME for a complete examination.
The descriptions of their injuries were obtained from photographs taken by LVMPD crime scene
analysts.
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DESERT SPRINGS HOSPITAL
32) Bailey Schweitzer
33) Patricia Mestas
34) Jennifer Parks
35) Angela Gomez
SPRING VALLEY HOSPITAL
36) Denise Burditus
37) Cameron Robinson
38) James Melton
VALLEY HOSPITAL
39) Quinton Robbins
SUNRISE HOSPITAL
40) Charleston Hartfield
41) Erick Silva
42) Teresa Nicol Kimura
43) Susan Smith
44) Dana Leann Gardner
45) Thomas Day Jr.
46) John Joseph Phippen
47) Rachel Kathleen Parker
48) Sandra Casey
49) Jessica Klymchuk
50) Andrea Lee Anna Castilla
51) Carolyn Lee Parsons
52) Michelle Vo
53) Rocio Guillen
54) Christopher Hazencomb
55) Brett Schwanbeck
UMC HOSPITAL
56) Rhonda M. LeRocque
57) Austin Cooper Meyer
58) Calla-Marie Medig
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Mandalay Bay 32nd Floor
Scene
The scene was located in the 100 Wing of the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay. The 100 Wing
consisted of a north-south oriented hallway with even numbered rooms on the east side and odd
numbered rooms on the west side. The rooms ranged in numbers from 32-101 to 32-135. Room
32-135 was at the far north end of the 100 Wing with south-facing double entry doors. Room 32-
134 was at the north end of the 100 Wing and was a connecting room to 32-135. Room 32-134
was east of the entry to Room 32-135 with a single entry door that faced west. A door leading to
a foyer room, which led to the stairwell was at the north end of the hallway, west of the entry to
Room 32-135, with a single entry door that faced east.
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(100 Wing hallway from Center Core towards Room 32-135.)
100 Wing Hallway
The hallway consisted of alcoves containing access to four rooms: two rooms on the east side
of the hallway and two rooms on the west side of the hallway, with a segment of the hallway
between each alcove. Each alcove had a ceiling mounted light with two light shades: an exterior
blue shade and an interior white shade as well as a light sconce on the walls between the doors.
Decorative molding was mounted to the walls the entire length of the hallway. There were
numerous bullet fragments throughout the hallway floor, from the north side of the alcove of
rooms 32-101 through 32-104 to the alcove of rooms 32-133 through 32-135.
(100 Wing hallway alcoves.)
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A room service cart containing numerous plates, food items, and silverware was on the east side
of the hallway in front of Room 32-134. A black Logitech camera with connected wires was on
top of the cart, at the south end. The camera was positioned in a south direction (down the
hallway) and taped to a plate. A white camera with connected wires was attached to the lower
portion of the cart at the north end. The camera was positioned in a south direction (down the
hallway). Wires from both of the above described cameras ran under the door and into Room
32-134.
(Food service cart in hallway with cameras.)
Room 32-135
Room 32-135 was a hotel suite located at the far north end of the hallway with south-facing
double entry doors. The east door had two bullet holes above the door handle. The bullets
traveled north to south, entering the interior side of the door and exiting the exterior (hallway). A
camera was taped to the interior side of the east door inserted into the peephole. A hole was
partially drilled into the bottom of the south wall, east of the entry doors. The west door was
damaged (occurred during the explosive breach) and unattached from the door frame. The door
was lying on the floor inside of the suite. There were bullet holes in the west door, with the bullets
traveling north to south, entering the interior side and exiting the exterior (hallway).
(Camera installed in peephole of door to Room 32-135.)
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The suite consisted of a south foyer room, a west bedroom (master bedroom) with attached
bathroom, a north sitting area, a central bar/kitchenette, and a second bathroom east of the
central bar/kitchenette. A southeast living room which contained a couch, chairs, an
entertainment center cabinet, and a wall-mounted TV. A connecting door which led to Room 32-
134 was located southeast of the living room on the south wall. The entire north end of the suite
consisted of floor-to-ceiling windows.
Foyer inside Room 32-135
The foyer had a table along the west wall. There was a white Babysense camera pointed in the
direction of the front entry doors at the south end of the table, and a black mini-refrigerator at
the north end with a white Styrofoam cooler on top. There were casings scattered on the floor of
the foyer and on the table along the west wall. A black rifle with the muzzle pointed south was
at the northeast portion of the foyer on the floor.
An east-west hallway extended from the east side of the foyer. A black rifle on a bipod with the
muzzle pointed west, and a drill bit partially covered by a white towel were at the west end of the
hallway on the floor.
(Foyer of Room 32-135 from the sitting area.)
West Bedroom (Master Bedroom)
The bedroom was located west of the sitting area. There were east-facing double entry doors
located northwest of the foyer and west of the sitting area. The room had a desk with a chair
along the north wall just inside the entry doors. There were tools on the desk and the chair. A
trash can was on the floor east of the desk that had numerous empty ammunition boxes inside.
There was a white bag on the floor that had empty ammunition boxes inside as well as a broken
Dell laptop computer. Two boxes containing empty ammunition boxes were on the floor behind
the entry doors.
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(Bedroom of Room 32-135 towards the sitting area.)
A pillar was west of the desk. An empty, red gym bag and an Anran home security system box
were on the floor west of the pillar. An open suitcase and a drill were on top of a chaise lounge,
which was along the south wall. There were chargers plugged into the south wall, west of the
chaise lounge.
(Desk and chaise lounge in the bedroom of Room 32-135.)
The bed was along the south wall with nightstands on either side. The following items were
located on the bed: a Dell laptop computer, a passport in the name of "Stephen Paddock," four
Home Depot gift cards, a checkbook, and a cash-out voucher for the Palms Casino dated
8/28/17. There were three suitcases west of the bed: two of which were empty and one had
clothing inside. A television was on a dresser north of the bed. There were drill bits and tools on
top of the dresser. Eight empty rifle magazines were on the floor below the west end of the
dresser. An open suitcase with a tool box inside was east of the dresser. The closet was located
along the wall east of the bed with a single shirt and a white bathrobe hanging inside.
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(Bedroom of Room 32-135.)
The attached southeast bathroom had a tub along the north wall with two glass vacuum suction
holders on top of the tub ledge. A sink counter was along the south wall with toiletries to include
a prescription for Diazepam 10 mg in the name of "Steve Paddock," and two inhalers. The toilet
room was to the east with a pair of boxers and a pair of shoes on the floor.
(Bathroom of Room 32-135.)
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Sitting Area
The sitting area was north of the foyer. Floor-to-ceiling windows covered by curtains extended
along the length of the north end of the suite. There was a couch along the north side of the
room, a coffee table south of the couch, and two chairs pushed together (facing one another)
south of the coffee table. Pillars were located near the northeast corner of the sitting area and
at the northeast corner of the living room.
(Chairs pushed together in the sitting area of Room 32-135.)
A rifle magazine was between the west and central couch cushions of the north couch. The
coffee table was covered by white towels. A rifle and an empty rifle magazine were on the coffee
table. There were four rifles sitting on the pushed-together chairs, and a rifle magazine was on
the north arm of the east chair. One rifle was on the floor east of the chairs. There were two
suitcases on the floor east of the coffee table containing numerous loaded rifle magazines. An
empty rifle magazine was on the floor, east of the suitcases.
(Sitting area of Room 32-135.)
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There was a stack of 14 loaded rifle magazines on the west side of the northeast pillar. A blue
plastic tube with a snorkel mouthpiece attached with green tape to the east end and a black
funnel with a fan inside at the west end extended from the east side of the suitcases, across the
coffee table, to the west side of the room, adjacent to the doors of the west bedroom.
(Blue plastic tube with snorkel mouthpiece and black funnel.)
A chair facing south with a side table to the east was at the west end along the northeast bank
of windows. The window located immediately east of the northwest pillar was shattered with
glass on the floor below it. Numerous casings were on the floor at the base of the window and
on the seat of the chair. A blue and yellow Estwing hammer was on the floor at the east side of
the northeast pillar, south of the broken window. The head of the hammer had tape wrapped
around it. The curtains in place over the broken window were damaged. Two rifles with bipods
were on the floor south of the chair.
(Broken window of Room 32-135 overlooking Las Vegas Village.)
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A high top table was centrally located along the northeast bank of windows with a loaded rifle
magazine on the southeast end of the table. An open suitcase was on the floor south of the table
with numerous loaded rifle magazines inside. A rifle with a bipod was on the floor southeast of
the table. There were casings on the floor surrounding the table. A handwritten note with
distance/bullet drop calculations was recovered from this room. The note was originally observed
on the small round table next to the aforementioned chair.
(Handwritten note with distance/bullet drop calculations.)
Paddock’s Body
Paddock was on the floor south of the chair and side table. He was wearing black pants, a long
sleeve brown shirt, black gloves, and grey shoes. Paddock was on his back with his head to the
south, feet to the north, and arms at his sides. There was apparent blood surrounding his nose,
mouth, and on the floor under his head. There was also apparent blood on the front of his shirt.
A rifle was on the floor under his legs. A grey box cutter was on the floor between his feet. There
were casings on the floor surrounding him. A silver and black colored Smith & Wesson revolver
with apparent blood on it was on the floor south of Paddock's head.
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(Paddock laying on the floor inside Room 32-135.)
Bar/Kitchenette
The central bar/kitchenette was south of the sitting area east of the foyer and north of the east-
west hallway. There was a north bar counter (east-west orientation) with three chairs on the
north side of the counter. There were three rifles on the floor north of the west end of the counter
with a backpack under them. One rifle was on the seat of the western-most chair: one rifle was
on the seat of the easternmost chair; and one rifle was located on the west end of the bar counter.
An empty silver colored rolling case was on the floor north of the counter, at the east end. A
Luxor sticker and a "29" sticker were on the back of the case.
At the west end of the bar counter was an Anran monitor with a video feed to the previously
described camera on the lower portion of the room service cart in the hallway, a laptop computer,
which provided a live-feed to the camera attached to the peephole of the door, and a Samsung
cell phone in a black case.
Centrally located on the bar counter were bank cards along with other cards in the name of
"Stephen Paddock" and room key card packets. At the east end of the bar counter was a black
holster, a black glove, binoculars, a blue hat, brown wallet, tape roll, credit cards, a Nevada ID
in the name of "Stephen Paddock," a player's card in the name of "Marilou Danley," a valet ticket,
a notepad with the words "unplug phones" written on it, a white handheld monitor, a black ZTE
cell phone with the front and back cameras covered with tape, and a Samsung Galaxy S6 active
in a black case.
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At the southwest corner of the bar was a sink. There were two loaded rifle magazines and a
Tundra fire extinguisher on the sink counter.
(Bar/Kitchenette from the sitting room.)
(Computer monitor showing live view of 100 Wing hallway. Cell phone, holster, and ID located
on the countertop.)
Living Room
The southeast living room was east of the bar/kitchenette at the east end of the east-west
hallway. There was a television mounted on the south wall with an entertainment center cabinet
below, couches to the north and east, and an orange chair to the west. The couch cushions were
off of the east couch and piled on the north couch and on the floor. A table and four chairs were
up against the north side of the north couch.
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A side table was west of the north couch. A Meade spotting scope was on the floor north of the
side table. A pink piece of paper with written measurements in feet and yards on one side was
on the floor west of the east couch.25
An open black suitcase, containing soft rifle cases, was on the floor north of the entertainment
center cabinet. There were three casings on the floor west of the side table and at the east end
of the east-west hallway.26
There was a bullet hole through the east arm of the orange chair: two bullet holes into the
entertainment center cabinet along the south wall and one bullet hole into the south wall between
the entertainment center cabinet and the connecting door to Room 32-134.27
There were two suitcases along the west wall. A large, blue bag with numerous towels, soft rifle
cases, and scope covers inside were along the west wall.
(Living room from the sitting area.)
(Connecting door to Room 32-134.)
(Living room area inside Room 32-135.)
25 This note was originally located on the table near Paddock’s body. The wind blew it to this location.
26 These casings came from the SWAT officer’s rifle.
27 These bullet holes came from the SWAT officer’s rifle.
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Room 32-134
Room 32-134 was a single connecting hotel room, south of Room 32-135. The connecting door
was located at the south end of Room 32-135 in the southwest corner of the southeast living
room. There was damage to the south adjoining door frame, and the damaged door was on the
floor inside Room 32-134.28 The main entry door to the room was west facing, accessing the
hallway. A room service cart, with an open laptop computer on the east end, was in the entry
hallway, east of the entry door. Wires were plugged into the laptop and ran under the entry door.
A video feed was visible on the laptop and showed the 100 Wing hallway looking south from the
previously described black Logitech camera attached to the hallway room service cart.
(Room 32-134 from connecting door. Room 32-134 bedroom. Room 32-134 service cart.)
The room was furnished with two beds with a nightstand in between along the south wall, a desk,
a dresser, a chair along the north wall, a television mounted on the north wall, and floor-to-ceiling
windows on the east. The southern-most window was shattered with glass on the floor below it.
There were nine loaded rifle magazines on top of the dresser. The dresser drawers were open
and the decorative bottom molding was broken. There were three rifles with bipods on the east
bed and several casings. One cartridge case was on the floor west of the east bed. There were
two rifles on the west bed, one of which was a bolt action. A pair of black gloves were on the
west side of the west bed. A pair of tan sandals were on the floor north of the west bed. A bullet
hole was in the north wall corresponding with a hole in the south wall of the living room, and one
bullet hole was in the comforter at the north end of the east bed.
28 Occurred during the second explosive breach.
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(Dresser in Room 32-134)
There were two closets along the west wall with the door to the attached southwest bathroom.
The bathroom had a sink counter along the south side and tub to the north. Clothing was on the
floor under the sink counter along with a trash can. There was a snorkel tube located inside the
trash can.
Paddock's Vehicle
Paddock’s vehicle was located in Mandalay Bay East Valet, 2nd floor, space 317 by investigators.
The vehicle was a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica bearing Nevada plate 79D401, had been backed into
space 317 and was locked. The key for the vehicle was obtained from valet.
A search warrant was obtained and at 0325 hours, detectives with the LVMPD All-Hazard
Regional Multi-Agency Operations and Response Section (ARMOR) broke a window to the
vehicle to allow an explosive detection dog access to the scent. A U.S. Marshall explosive
detection K9 moved around the vehicle and gave an alert to the presence of explosive
precursors.
Detectives secured the area on the belief there were explosive precursors within the vehicle.
ARMOR detectives requested LVMPD dispatch to notify the Las Vegas Fire and Rescue
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Task Force (CBRNE) to respond.
Las Vegas Fire Rescue responded with their CBRNE vehicle along with FBI bomb technicians.
Located inside the vehicle were five bags which were X-rayed and removed by the FBI.
Upon rendering the vehicle safe, the vehicle and all items located inside were photographed. All
items removed from the vehicle were placed back inside, and the vehicle was sealed. The
vehicle was subsequently towed from the Mandalay Bay Hotel to a secure FBI facility for a
thorough search and evidence collection.
Evidence collected from inside Paddock's vehicle included loaded rifle magazines for both AR-
15 and AR-10 style rifles. Also collected were 20 two pound containers of exploding targets, 10
one pound containers of exploding targets and 20 two pound bags of explosive precursors.
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(Paddock’s vehicle and evidence recovered from inside the vehicle.)
Paddock's Mesquite Residence
LVMPD detectives responded to Paddock's residence in Mesquite. The residence was located
at 1372 Babbling Brook Court. Detectives obtained and served a search warrant at this location.
Inside the residence, seven shotguns, five handguns, six rifles, exploding targets, firearm
ammunition, rifle magazines and computer related items were recovered. These items were
impounded and turned over to the FBI for processing.
Paddock's Reno Residence
FBI Special Agents responded to Paddock's residence in Reno. The residence was located at
1735 Del Webb Parkway. Agents obtained and served a search warrant at this location. Inside
the residence were two shotguns, five handguns, firearm ammunition, rifle magazines, and
computer-related items. The items were recovered by the FBI for processing.29
29 Information obtained by the FBI
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Evidence Recovery
During the course of the investigation, hundreds of items of evidentiary value were located and
impounded by LVMPD crime scene analysts and the FBI ERT. The following is a summary of
key pieces of evidence located during searches of multiple locations.30
Mandalay Bay Location
32nd Floor - 100 Wing - Stairwell Foyer Room
Metal “L” bracket with three screws securing it to the interior door/frame.
32nd Floor - 100 Wing - Hallway
Two surveillance cameras from the room service cart outside Room 32-134.
Bullet fragments
32nd Floor - Room 32-135 - Main Room
Make
Model
Serial Number
Description
Colt
M4 Carbine
LE451984
AR-15 .223/5.56 with a bump stock, vertical fore
grip, and 100-round magazine. Front sight only.
Noveske
N4
B15993
AR-15 .223/5.56 with a bump stock, vertical fore
grip, and 40-round magazine. EOTech optic.
30 Items of evidentiary value were housed and analyzed by the FBI
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LWRC
M61C
24-18648
AR-15 .223/5.56 with a bump stock, vertical fore
grip, and
100-round magazine. No sights or
optics.
POF USA P-308
UA-1600204 AR-10 .308/7.62 with a bipod, scope, and 25-
round magazine.
Christensen
CA-15
CA04625
AR-15 .223 Wylde with a bump stock, vertical
Arms
fore grip, and 100-round magazine. No sights or
optics.
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POF USA P-15
PE-1600179 AR-15 .223/5.56 with a bump stock, vertical fore
grip, and
100-round magazine. No sights or
optics.
Colt
Competition CCR014544
AR-15 .223/5.56 with a bump stock, vertical fore
grip, an 100-round magazine. No sights or optics.
Smith
342 AirLite Ti CDZ7618
.38 caliber revolver with 4 cartridges, 1 expended
& Wesson
cartridge case.
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LWRC
M61C
5P03902
AR-15 .223/5.56 with a bump stock, vertical fore
grip, and 100-round magazine. EOTech optic.
FNH
FM15
FND000905
AR-10 .308/7.62 with a bipod, scope, and 25-
round magazine.
Daniel
DD5V1
DD5007426 AR-10 .308/7.62 with a bipod, scope, and 25-
Defense
round magazine.
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FNH
FN15
FNB024293 AR-15 .223/5.56 with a bump stock, vertical fore
grip, and 100-round magazine. EOTech optic.
POF USA P15
03E-1603178 AR-15 .223/5.56 with a bump stock, vertical fore
grip, and 100-round magazine. EOTech optic.
Colt
M4 Carbine LE564124
AR-15 .223/5.56 with a bump stock, vertical fore
grip, and 100-round magazine.
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Daniel
M4A1
DDM4123629 AR-15 .223/5.56 with a bump stock, vertical fore
Defense
grip, and 100-round magazine. EOTech optic.
LMT
Def. 2000
LMT81745
AR-15 .223/5.56 with a bump stock, vertical fore
grip, and
100-round magazine. No sights or
optics.
Daniel
DDM4V11 DDM4078072 AR-15 .223/5.56 with a bump stock and vertical
Defense
fore grip. No magazine. EOTech optic.
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Sig Sauer
SIG716
23D020868
AR-10 .308/7.62 with a bipod, red dot optic, and
25-round magazine.
Daniel
DD5V1
DD5008362 AR-10 .308/7.62 with a bipod and scope. No
Defense
magazine.
Blue plastic hose with funnel, fan, and scuba mouthpiece attached.
Surveillance camera mounted to room door peephole.
Baby monitor camera (not mounted).
Surveillance camera mounted to room door peephole.
Small sledge hammer.
Laptop computer.
Surveillance camera monitor.
Spotting scope.
Binoculars.
Expended .223/5.56 cartridge casings (approximately 1,050).
Cellular phones.
Nevada Driver License - Stephen Paddock.
Mlife players card - Marilou Danley.
Polymer 40-round AR-15 magazines (loaded).
Steel 100-round AR-15 magazines (loaded).
Polymer 25-round AR-10 magazines (loaded).
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Live ammunition (approximately 5,280).
Handwritten note with distance/bullet drop calculations.
Suitcases, duffel bags, soft rifle cases, and towels.
32nd Floor - Room 32-135 - Bedroom Suite
Laptop computer (on bed).
Disassembled laptop computer missing hard drive (on floor).
Power hand drills.
Empty ammunition boxes and plastic bags.
Scuba mask.
Loose ammunition.
Miscellaneous hand tools and drill bits.
Miscellaneous screws and mounting brackets.
Suitcases and towels.
Empty rifle magazines
32nd Floor - Room 32-134 - Hotel Room
Make
Model
Serial Number
Description
FNH
FN15
FNCR000383
AR-15 .223/5.56
with
a bump stock, vertical
fore grip, and 100-round magazine. No sights
or optics.
Ruger
American
695-93877
.308 caliber bolt action rifle with scope.
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LMT
LM308MWS
LMS18321
AR-10 .308/7.62 with a bipod and red dot
scope. No magazine.
Ruger
SR0762
562-13026
AR-10 .308/7.62 with a bipod, scope, and 25-
round magazine.
LMT
LM308MWS
LMS18300
AR-10 with a bipod, scope, and
25-round
magazine.
Laptop computer connected to hallway surveillance cameras.
Polymer 25-round AR-10 magazines (loaded).
Expended .308/7.62 cartridge casings (8).
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Mandalay Bay - East Valet - Space 317
2017 Chrysler Pacifica, Nevada/79D401 towed to FBI garage.
20x2 pound containers of exploding targets.
10x1 pound containers of exploding targets.
2x20 pound bags of explosive precursors.
Polymer 25-round AR-10 .308/7.62 magazines (loaded).
Polymer 40-round AR-15 .223/5.56 magazines (loaded).
Boxed ammunition.
Suitcases and towels.
McCarran Airport - Fuel Tanks - E. Mandalay Bay Road/Haven Street
Bullet fragments.
1372 Babbling Brook Court Mesquite, Nevada (Paddock’s House)
Make
Model
Serial Number
Description
Smith
SW99
SAB5974
9mm semi-automatic pistol.
& Wesson
Smith
M&P9
HDU4086
9mm semi-automatic pistol.
& Wesson
Glock
17
BCGM344
9mm semi-automatic pistol.
Mossberg
500
V0397109
12 gauge pump action shotgun.
Sig Sauer
516
20J036999
AR-15 .223/5.56 rifle with a
bipod
and
scope.
Arma-Lite
SPRM001
M-10-13530
AR-15 .223/5.56 rifle with a
bipod
and
scope.
Mossberg
590
V0433557
12 gauge pump action shotgun.
LWRC
M61C-IC-A5
24-19038
AR-15 .223/5.56 rifle with a
bipod
and
scope.
Mossberg
590
V0348193
12 gauge pump action shotgun.
Mossberg
930
AF0001141
12 semi-automatic gauge shotgun.
Arma-Lite
SPRM001
M-10-12006
AR-15 .223/5.56 rifle with a bipod
and
scope.
Sig Sauer
516
20K046207
AR-15 .223/5.56 rifle, with a bipod. No sights
or optics.
Lantac
LA-R15 Raven
LT-0297
AR-15 .223 Wylde rifle with a bipod and
scope.
Mossberg
590
P833785
12 gauge pump action shotgun.
Arsenal
Saiga 12
H09423015L
AK-47 style semi-automatic
12 gauge
shotgun.
Arsenal
Saiga 12
H07420684
AK-47 style semi-automatic
12 gauge
shotgun.
Beretta
92F
C856302
9mm semi-automatic pistol.
FN
5.7
386215450
5.7mm semi-automatic pistol.
Handgun, shotgun, and rifle ammunition.
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Exploding targets.
Computer related items.
Soft body armor.
1735 Del Webb Parkway, Reno, Nevada (Paddock’s House)
Make
Model
Serial Number
Description
Smith
340
DCA2099
.357 caliber revolver.
& Wesson
Beretta
92A1
A098515Z
9mm semi-automatic pistol.
Pietro
Remington
870 Tactical
RS90036Z
12 gauge pump action shotgun.
Arms
Mossberg
590
V0187184
12 gauge pump action shotgun.
Glock
17 Gen4
BBVN828
9mm semi-automatic pistol.
Smith
M&P9
HHA9534
9mm semi-automatic pistol.
& Wesson
Smith
M&P9
HDL4053
9mm semi-automatic pistol.
& Wesson
Firearm ammunition.
Rifle magazines.
Computer-related items.
Las Vegas Village
Bullets and bullet fragments.
Ammunition
Several types of ammunition were located within rooms 32-135 and 32-134 loaded into rifle
magazines for AR-15 and AR-10 style rifles. The AR-15 .223/5.56 rifle magazines were loaded
with hollow point and polymer tipped hollow point ammunition. The AR-10 .308/7.62 rifle
magazines and the bolt action rifle were loaded with Tracer, Frangible Incendiary Armor Piercing
and Armor Piercing Incendiary ammunition.31
Firearms Forensic Analysis
Recovered in rooms 32-135 and 32-134 were 1057 shell casings. Forensic analysis was
completed on all of the shell casings that were recovered. Of the rifles recovered from inside
rooms 32-135 and 32-134, 14 were found to have been fired. The following table indicates which
guns were fired and how many times:
Make
Serial Number
Number of Rounds Fired
Daniel Defense
DDM4078072
100
POF
PE1600179
95
FNH
FNB024293
153
31 Information on the ammunition was summarized from the analysis report produced by the FBI.
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Daniel Defense
DDM4123629
95
Noveske Rifleworks LLC
B15993
33
Colt
LE564124
96
Christiansen Arms
CA04625
21
LMT
LMT81745
100
Colt
LE451984
100
POF
03E-1603178
100
FNH
FNCR000383
144
LWRC
5P03902
12
Ruger
56213026
6
LMT
LMS18300
2
Forensic analysis was also completed on the Smith and Wesson revolver recovered in Room
32-135. Scientists were able to determine the round recovered from Paddock’s head was fired
from the revolver recovered in Room 32-135. It was determined the spent shell casing recovered
in the cylinder of the revolver was fired from the revolver.32
Lock Interrogations
The key cards for hotel rooms in Mandalay Bay are programmed by computer when checking
into the hotel. Each card is automated to open the room door associated to that guest. As a
result, each time a card is used to gain access to a guest room, the information is electronically
stored. Lock interrogations were requested on both rooms 32-135 and 32-134.
On October 1, the door and lock to Room 32-135 was manipulated several times. The door was
opened and closed and the dead bolt was thrown and released several times. At 2320 hours,
the door to Room 32-135 showed “opened from the inside.” This is the time the door was
breached by officers. The only key card used to open the door from the outside was issued to
Paddock.
On October 1, the door and lock to Room 32-134 was manipulated several times. The door was
opened and closed, and the dead bolt was thrown and released several times. The only key card
used to open the door from the outside was issued to Paddock.
Prior to October 1, key cards issued to other guests were used in an attempt to make access
into rooms 32-135 and 32-134 but access was denied.33
DNA
Several items of evidentiary value were collected for DNA analysis from rooms 32-135 and 32-
134 of the Mandalay Bay. These items included the 24 firearms recovered in the rooms, along
with personal items, and were compared to known samples for Paddock and Danley.
32 Information was summarized from the analysis report completed by the FBI.
33 Lock interrogation reports for rooms 32-135 and 32-134. Lock interrogations are attached as Appendix A
and Appendix B, respectively.
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Scientists were able to determine Paddock’s DNA existed on several firearms, including the
Smith and Wesson revolver. When tested against Danley’s DNA, the results for the firearms
were either inconclusive or negative.
DNA recovered on personal items located in the rooms were tested and found to belong to
Paddock and Danley. DNA also returned to known samples of hotel employees and previous
room guests. Investigators conducted interviews with those people, and it was determined they
had no interaction with Paddock and were not involved in the events of 1 October.34
Digital
There were approximately 2,000 leads investigated. Approximately 22,000 hours of video and
252,000 images were obtained by investigators of the LVMPD and the FBI. Analysis found 500
sightings of Paddock.35
Four laptop computers and three cellphones were located in rooms 32-135 and 32-134. All
laptop computers and cellphones were given to the FBI to be forensically analyzed. The forensic
analysis on all electronics located in rooms 32-134 and 32-135 have been completed, and the
results of the analysis is listed in the following section.
Evidence Item HP Laptop Computer Recovered in Room 32-134
Browser Artifacts
The HP laptop computer contained Internet artifacts from the following cloud storage services:
Dropbox.com, Box.com, and Microsoft One Drive. Dropbox and Microsoft One Drive were
installed on the laptop. Box.com was accessed through a web browser.36
Google Maps
On May 18, 2017, Google Maps searches were performed for Venice Beach and Fenway Park.
The following queries were also made with Google Maps:
Royal Rooters’ Club, Boston, MA
Blandford Street Station, United States
Boston University Questrom School of Business
Boston Hotel Buckminster, Beacon Street, Boston, MA
Boston Arts Academy
Official Red Sox Team Store
Official Red Sox Team Store, 19 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA
34 DNA analysis was completed by the FBI. Information summarized from the FBI analysis report.
35 Digital evidence analysis was completed by the FBI. Information summarized from the FBI analysis report.
36 Computer analysis was completed by the FBI. Information summarized from the FBI analysis report.
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Venice Ale House
Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, CA
The Bungalow, 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA
Google Search Queries
On May 18, 2017, searches were performed for "summer concerts 2017," "grant park functions,"
"biggest bear," "La Jolla Beach," "open air concert venues," "biggest open air concert venues in
USA," and "how crowded does Santa Monica Beach get."
On September 4, 2017, searches were performed for "Las Vegas rentals," "Las Vegas condo
rentals," "Las Vegas high rise condos rent," and "Las Vegas Ogden for rent."
On September 5, 2017, searches were performed for "life is beautiful expected attendance," "life
is beautiful single day tickets," and "life is beautiful Vegas lineup."
On September 15, 2017, searches were performed for "swat weapons," "ballistics chart 308,"
"SWAT Las Vegas," "ballistic," and "do police use explosives."
Bing Search Queries
On September 5, 2017, searches were performed for "Mandalay Bay Las Vegas," "Route 91
harvest festival 2017 attendance," and "Route 91 harvest festival 2017."
The following websites were accessed using an Internet Explorer private browser:
gws_rd=ssl#q=how+crowded+does+santa+monica+beach+get&spf=1495082236761
The following websites were accessed using Internet Explorer:
www.grantparkmusicfestival.com on May 18 at 0419 hours
www.ticketmaster.com on May 18 at 0427 hours
ticketmaster.com on May 18 at 0431 hours
www.sandiego.org on May 18 at 0505 hours
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sandiego.org on May 18 at 0505 hours
www.vividseats.com on May 18 at 0540 hours
www.lasvegascondoexperts.com on September 4 at 2212 hours
lasvegashighrisetour.com on September 4 at 2213 hours
www.thehighrisegroup.com on September 4 at 2214 hours
Evidence Item Dell Laptop Computer Recovered in Room 32-135
Computer forensic analysis of a Dell laptop Model E5570 revealed numerous Internet searches
for open-air venues. Additionally, several hundred images of child pornography were located on
the computer’s hard drive. The investigation into the source of these images is ongoing. The
following Internet searches from this laptop are indicated below:37
Google Search Queries
How tall is Mandalay Bay/ Unknown date
NV gun shows/ September 2, 2017 and September 30, 2017
Life Is Beautiful 2017/ September 20, 2017
Excalibur Hotel & Casino/ September 23, 2017
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Performing Arts Center/ September 23, 2017
Fremont Hotel & Casino/ September 23, 2017
El Cortez Hotel & Casino/ September 23, 2017
Family Courts & Services Center/ September 23, 2017
Gary Reese Freedom Park/ September 23, 2017
Cashman Center/ September 23, 2017
Cashman Field/ September 23, 2017
Neon Museum/ September 23, 2017
The Mob Museum/ September 23, 2017
Discovery Children’s Museum/ September 23, 2017 and September 26, 2017
Arizona Charlie’s Decatur/ September 23, 2017
Where is hard drive located on e5570/ September 28, 2017
NHRA schedule 2017/ September 30, 2017
Cellular Phones
Along with the three cellular phones located in Room 32-135, two other telephone numbers were
found associated with Paddock which included the telephone number associated with Danley.
Call data records for all telephone numbers were obtained through court order from October
2016 through October 2017.
Telephone records indicated the four telephone numbers primarily used by Paddock were (310)
227-7094, (310) 357-3357, (310) 357-3358, and (702) 482-6360. There were no telephone
numbers which contacted all of Paddock’s devices, however, there were phone numbers which
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contacted more than one of his devices. The devices which used the telephone numbers (310)
227-7094 and (310) 357-3357 were the devices most used by Paddock.
Telephone Number (310) 227-7094
This telephone number had 1,837 contacts since the beginning of October 2016. Of those
contacts, 668 were outgoing and 1,169 were incoming. The last outgoing call placed from this
number was on September 27, 2017 at approximately 1522 hours. The last incoming call was
on September 27, 2017 at 1058 hours.
Telephone Number (310) 357-3357
This telephone number had 1,615 contacts since the beginning of October 2016. Of those
contacts, 127 were outgoing and 1,488 were incoming. The last outgoing call was on September
27, 2017 at 1518 hours. The last incoming call was on September 28, at 0816 hours.
Telephone Number (702) 533-5316
This telephone number was associated with a prepaid smartphone and had very little contact
information. The last incoming telephone call was on September 17, 2017 at 1241 hours. The
last outgoing telephone call was placed March 30, 2017 at 1154 hours.
Financial Analysis
A financial analysis was completed on Paddock and revealed a large decrease in financial
liquidity. Investigators found 14 bank accounts associated with Paddock. In September 2015,
his bank accounts totaled just under $2,100,000. By contrast, in September 2017, the amount
in the accounts dropped to $530,000 with most of the decline occurring in 2017.
Over $600,000 was paid to casinos, approximately $130,000 was associated with Danley, and
over $170,000 was paid to credit card companies. Paddock made almost $95,000 in firearms
and gun-related purchases. One of the last checks Paddock wrote was to the IRS for over
$13,000.38
Suspectology
Suspectology is the gathering of information to help establish the identity of a suspect and motive
in a crime. Suspectology can be developed through interviews with family, friends, and
associates and also through analysis of data collected about a subject.
Agents with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) responded to gather information and help
with Paddock’s suspectology. At the time of this report, the FBI’s BAU assessment of Paddock
is not complete and will be released by the FBI at a later date.
38 Financial analysis completed by the FBI. Information was summarized from the FBI report.
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In order to obtain a better understanding of Paddock, the following interviews were completed
with his family members and acquaintances. The following are summaries of the interviews
conducted by investigators with various agencies.
Marilou Danley
Marilou Danley was interviewed on several occasions after the incident. Present during the
interviews were various investigators with the LVMPD and FBI along with Danley’s daughter and
lawyer. The following is a summary of the information provided and learned during those
interviews.
Danley was born in the Philippines and later moved to Australia and became a citizen. Danley
moved to the United States in the late 1980s. She married and lived in Tennessee and Arkansas
until separating from her husband. Danley then moved to Reno and began working as a high-
limit casino host.
While in Reno, Danley met Stephen Paddock and had a professional relationship. Over the
course of a couple years, their relationship developed into a romantic one. Paddock was not
living in Reno at the time but would visit often and stay at the casino. According to Danley,
Paddock played video poker and was known as a high roller.
As their relationship developed, Paddock bought a condominium in Reno because he was tired
of staying in the hotel. In 2013, Danley moved into the condominium, and Paddock continued to
travel between Mesquite, Texas, and Reno. Paddock told Danley his family owned an apartment
complex in Mesquite.
In
2014, Paddock purchased a single-family residence in the Reno area and sold the
condominium. Paddock and Danley moved into the house, and it became their primary
residence. In January of 2015, Paddock purchased a single-family residence in Mesquite.
Paddock and Danley would travel between the two residences often. All real estate transactions
were completed in Paddock’s name only.
After acquiring the Mesquite residence, Paddock and Danley would routinely travel to Las Vegas
and stay at various casinos while gambling. Most of the trips were for a few days at a time. They
had hosts at several casinos and would book rooms, show tickets, and concerts through the
casino hosts. Paddock would often request a room with a nice view. Reservations were placed
with both names so that both could charge incidentals to the rooms.
Paddock and Danley took multiple trips together, and Paddock asked Danley to quit working so
they could travel more. Danley told him she could not because she had to work. Paddock
convinced Danley to quit working in 2015 and agreed to give her a set amount of money every
month. Paddock and Danley travelled, taking many cruises and international trips. Destinations
included the Mediterranean, Bahamas, Dubai, and the Orient.
Danley described her relationship with Paddock as very romantic in the beginning; however, she
noticed a gradual decline in affection. According to him, it was due to his declining health. Danley
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stated over the course of their relationship, hugging and kissing stopped. Danley confronted
Paddock about the lack of affection, and he told her he was unable to commit to more affection.
Paddock would show concern and compassion despite the lack of affection.
Danley stated Paddock was no longer able to have an intimate relationship because he was
unable to perform. Danley told investigators Paddock was physiologically able to have sex, but
the physical act would exhaust him. Danley stated he would often sleep for long periods after
physical exertion.
Danley described Paddock as a mild-mannered person and never violent. He rarely became
visibly upset and did not yell or scream when angered. If he was upset about something, Danley
stated Paddock would become quiet. He seldom drank alcohol, and she never observed him
consume any type of illegal narcotic.
Paddock would often complain of being sick and told Danley that doctors couldn’t cure him. He
stated doctors told him he had a chemical imbalance. Paddock would get very bad headaches
from chemical smells and often asked to change rooms in hotels because of the smell in the
room. Paddock would not shake hands with people and often wore cotton gloves. Paddock told
her in the beginning of their relationship that she would have to stop wearing lipstick and
perfumes because he was allergic to them.
According to Danley, Paddock was not a religious person. He would often say things like, “Your
God doesn’t love me,” or “Your God doesn’t love us.” Danley described herself as a Catholic
and would often make the sign of the cross. If something negative would happen after making
the sign of the cross, Paddock would blame the negative action on Danley making the sign.
Although not religious, Paddock did not have a problem with Danley taking part in religious
practices. According to Danley, Paddock described himself as an atheist.
Danley stated Paddock didn’t talk in length about politics and did not belong to any political
organizations. Paddock did express a dislike for the Obama administration and was happy when
President Trump was elected. Paddock told her he believed President Trump would do
something to stop illegal immigration. Paddock did not comment on the topic of gun control and
did not display any racial bias.
In 2016, Paddock and Danley traveled to their residence in Reno. When they returned to
Mesquite, Paddock brought back a large gun safe. The safe was placed in the garage of the
Mesquite residence, and Danley observed a pistol in the safe when she placed jewelry in it.
Danley observed an increase in guns and gun-related purchases after Paddock retrieved the
safe.
In August 2017, Paddock and Danley drove to the residence in Reno. On their return to
Mesquite, Paddock brought back a large quantity of ammunition. Danley assisted Paddock by
putting loaded magazines into suitcases and duffle bags. According to Danley, each duffle bag
contained 25 loaded magazines. Danley asked Paddock why he had so much ammunition and
Paddock told her it was because one gun could use a lot of ammunition. Paddock also said he
began buying ammunition in bulk because it was cheaper.
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Danley believed Paddock’s new found interest in guns was merely a hobby. Packages began
arriving at the residence frequently, and Paddock would open the packages in the garage.
Paddock often went to gun stores and gun shows. Danley accompanied Paddock on a few trips
to gun stores but did not pay attention to the transactions. Danley also accompanied Paddock
to an unofficial gun range located near the waste management landfill near Mesquite. Danley
helped set up targets at long distances for Paddock to shoot with the rifles. After target shooting
with the various rifles, Paddock would clean them in the garage. Danley helped Paddock load
magazines and move ammunition on more than one occasion.
During a stay at the Mandalay Bay in the beginning of September 2017, Danley recalled Paddock
behaving strangely. They were staying in Room 60-235, and she observed Paddock constantly
looking out the windows of the room which overlooked the Las Vegas Village venue. Paddock
would move from window to window looking at the site from different angles.
In late August or early September 2017, Paddock told Danley she should go see her family in
the Philippines. Paddock booked the travel arrangements for Danley’s flights. Danley departed
on September 15 and was scheduled to return on October 4. Paddock completed three separate
wire transfers into Danley’s account during the trip. The total of the transfers was $150,000.
According to Danley, the money was to be used to purchase a home in the Philippines. Danley
was concerned Paddock may be attempting to set her up with a home and break up with her.
Danley stated most of her communication with Paddock during the trip was by email or text
message. They did have at least one voice call during the trip. Paddock told Danley the calls
were expensive, and that’s why he set up international text messaging for the trip. During text or
email conversations, Paddock would become evasive or change the subject if Danley asked
where he was at but did tell her he was up $70,000. Around September 27, 2017, she received
an email from Paddock asking her if she wanted to stay longer, and she replied she was ready
to come home.
Danley learned of the attack while she was in Manila. She was on her way to dinner when her
sister received a phone call telling them to come back to the house. When Danley and her sister
walked into the house, she observed her driver’s license photo on the television stating she was
a person of interest in the investigation. Danley contacted her daughter in California and made
arrangements to return to the United States.
Peggy Paddock
Paddock’s ex-wife Peggy was interviewed after the incident. Present during the interview were
various agents with the FBI. The following is a summary of the information provided and learned
during the interview.
Peggy was married to Paddock for approximately six years. After their divorce, Peggy and
Paddock continued to invest in real estate together. Most of the properties were located in the
Los Angeles area. Paddock would handle most of the details pertaining to the purchase and sale
of properties with Peggy mainly assisting in financial support.
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Paddock spoke of growing up with a single mom and financial instability during his marriage to
Peggy. Paddock emphasized a need to be self-reliant and self-sustaining because of this. During
high school and college, Paddock worked for the United States Postal Service. After graduating
from college, he began working for the IRS. Paddock went on to work for Lockheed, the Defense
Contractor Auditing Agency and then McDonnell Douglas.
Paddock was not interested in drawing attention to himself. He did not buy flashy clothes, jewelry
or cars.
Irene Hudson
Irene Hudson, the mother of Stephen Paddock, was interviewed on October 2, 2017, by special
agents with the FBI. The following is a summary of the information provided and learned during
the interview.
Hudson is the biological mother of Paddock and was his former business partner. She stated
the last time she spoke with Paddock was over the phone a couple weeks before the attack.
Paddock called to check on her and make sure she was prepared for Hurricane Irma.
Hudson did not believe Paddock was affiliated with any religious or political groups. Paddock did
not discuss either topic with Hudson. Hudson told agents Paddock was intelligent, good with
numbers, and non-violent.
Hudson did not understand why Paddock committed such a horrible act. She believed Paddock
must have developed some type of “brain tumor” which caused him to act the way he did.
Eric Paddock
Eric Paddock, a brother of Stephen Paddock, was interviewed on several occasions after the
incident. Present during the interviews were various investigators with the LVMPD and FBI. The
following is a summary of the information provided and learned during those interviews:
Eric is the youngest of four siblings born to Benjamin and Irene Paddock (Hudson). Benjamin
was arrested and went to prison for bank robbery when Eric and his brothers were young. Eric
stated several times to investigators his dad was on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. Of the
brothers, Eric only spoke to Paddock. Eric stated Patrick has “mental issues” and described
Bruce as a “sociopath.” Eric stated Paddock had limited interaction with Benjamin after
Benjamin’s release from prison.
Eric stated the last time he had contact with Paddock prior to the attack was approximately two
weeks before and was via text message. Eric said it was not uncommon for long periods of time
to pass without contact between them. He continued to say that they would only speak when
something needed to be discussed.
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When asked about political and religious affiliations, Eric stated Paddock had none and was
neither liberal nor conservative. Eric did not believe Paddock voted in the prior presidential
election. Paddock was not a religious person, did not believe in any higher power, and found
religious people to be ridiculous.
Paddock graduated from college with a degree in accounting and later worked for the IRS. Eric
believed Paddock worked for the IRS in order to learn how to hide income. Paddock later worked
for an aerospace engineering company before becoming involved in real estate with family
members.
Eric, Paddock, and their mother Irene started a business together investing in real estate. They
owned several properties together, including apartment complexes in California and Texas. The
properties were sold for a substantial profit which was split between them.
After the sale of the business properties, Paddock moved to Nevada and began gambling. Most
of Paddock’s activities centered on gambling. Paddock had a mathematical mind and would only
gamble when he believed the odds were in his favor. According to Eric, Paddock had won
millions of dollars gambling and was well known in Las Vegas casinos. Paddock played mostly
at the Wynn for the last few months. Because Paddock was so successful, casinos would no
longer provide him free compensations.
Eric believed Paddock may have conducted the attack because he had done everything in the
world he wanted to do and was bored with everything. If so, Paddock would have planned the
attack to kill a large amount of people because he would want to be known as having the largest
casualty count. Paddock always wanted to be the best and known to everyone.
Eric told investigators he and Paddock were smarter than the majority of other people. Eric told
investigators he was in Las Vegas to help and show “how dumb you motherfuckers are,” referring
to law enforcement. Eric believed Paddock would have planned every part of the attack
methodically. Paddock would have a need for everything found in the room. Despite appearing
unkempt and in poor health, Paddock was very detail-oriented.
Paddock would not have cared about the people he killed. It would not matter their race, religion
or sex. Paddock was described by Eric as a “narcissist” and only cared for people that could
benefit him in some way. Eric stated Paddock needed to be seen as important and needed to
be catered to. According to him, Paddock did not have anger issues and was passive aggressive
toward those who angered him.
Eric was upset with Paddock until he learned Paddock had removed the hard drives of the
computers found in the hotel room. Eric was upset because Paddock completed the taxes for
the family and had cheated on them. Eric was afraid the hard drives would implicate him and his
mother for tax evasion. Upon learning the hard drives were missing, Eric said several times
maybe he (Paddock) did care for us.
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Eric felt Paddock cared deeply for Danley and would do whatever possible to help take care of
her. Eric expressed anger over the possibility of Danley having access to his monetary assets.
Eric referred to Danley as a “gold digger.”
Kerry Marie Paddock
Kerry Marie Paddock, the wife of Eric and sister-in-law of Paddock, was interviewed after the
incident. Present during the interview were various Special Agents with the FBI. The following is
a summary of the information provided and learned during those interview.
Kerry had not seen Paddock since July 2016 when she and Eric visited Paddock and Danley in
Las Vegas. Kerry has known Paddock for approximately 36 years, but she only had contact with
him around 20 times. Eric and Paddock would talk occasionally on the phone.
She knew Paddock worked for the IRS at one point in his life. Kerry, Paddock and Eric bought
property together in Texas and California. She also believed that Paddock owned other
properties, but she did not have any further information.
Kerry knew that Paddock gambled often and believed it helped him maintain his lifestyle.
Paddock liked to talk about traveling and gambling. She never observed Paddock angry or upset.
Kerry knew Paddock was allergic to many things. Because of his allergies, Danley never wore
lipstick or perfume. Kerry did not know if Paddock was ever diagnosed with any condition by a
medical doctor.
Bruce Paddock
Bruce Paddock, a brother of Stephen Paddock, was interviewed on several occasions after the
incident. Present during the interviews were various Special Agents with the FBI. The following
is a summary of the information provided and learned during those interviews.
Bruce was staying at an inpatient medical facility awaiting back surgery. On October 1, at
approximately 0230 hours, Bruce woke up in need of pain medication. Bruce watched the news
on the television and learned of the shooting at the Route 91 Harvest music festival. Bruce heard
that his brother, Paddock, was the suspect in the shooting. Bruce called the FBI public access
line to report his location in case investigators needed to talk to him.
Bruce had no contact with Paddock or his mother for many years. Bruce had not seen Paddock
since the early 1990s and had not spoken with him for over 10 years. Bruce called his mother to
advise her what was going on and learned his mother was already aware.
Despite the lack of contact with Paddock, Bruce believed Paddock was suffering from mental
illness and was paranoid and delusional. He did not believe Paddock was a violent person and
did not abuse drugs or alcohol.
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Bruce speculated that Paddock would’ve had to be “very pissed off” to commit such a violent
act. Bruce further stated Paddock would have planned everything well in advance. He stated
Paddock knew exactly what he was doing when he selected the hotel, the room, the floor, and
the concert venue below.
According to Bruce, Paddock was successful and wealthy. Paddock worked for the IRS and the
United States Postal Service. He stated Paddock owned several apartment buildings.
Patrick Paddock
Patrick Paddock, a brother of Stephen Paddock, was interviewed on several occasions after the
incident. Present during the interviews were various Special Agents with the FBI. The following
is a summary of the information provided and learned during those interviews.
Patrick works at the Pima County Wastewater Reclamation Department in Tucson, Arizona.
Patrick learned of the attack in Las Vegas when a co-worker asked if he was related to Stephen
Paddock.
Patrick told investigators he had no current knowledge of Paddock’s activities or state of mind
due to having no contact with him over the last two decades. Patrick stated he had no interest
in Paddock or any other family members.
Patrick was not aware of Paddock having any mental disorders or affiliations with religious or
political groups. Patrick was aware Paddock had a pilot’s license and worked for the IRS at one
point.
According to Patrick, Paddock did not display behaviors of violence or revenge and was
motivated by what benefited him personally. To his knowledge, Paddock did not abuse alcohol,
illegal drugs, or prescription medications.
David Paddock
David Paddock, a nephew of Stephen Paddock, was interviewed after the incident. Present
during the interview were various Special Agents with the FBI. The following is a summary of the
information provided and learned during the interview.
David advised he has not spoken to his uncle since the beginning of June 2017. David was in
Reno for a convention and met Paddock for dinner. David said Paddock seemed fine during the
dinner and did not notice any abnormal behavior.
According to David, his uncle kept to himself and David described him as “wealthy” and “aloof.”
Paddock liked to keep to himself but enjoyed eating at restaurants and taking cruises. David
knew Paddock had a girlfriend but never met her.
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Paddock did not speak in an emotional manner. David stated his family was very direct and did
not display much emotion. David never witnessed Paddock being rude or disrespectful to
anyone. Paddock was not a religious person and did not belong to any political groups.
Jacob Paddock
Jacob Paddock was interviewed after the incident. Present during the interview were various
Special Agents with the FBI. The following is a summary of the information provided and learned
during the interview.
Jacob Paddock last saw his uncle in February 2017. Jacob was living in Los Angeles, California
and moving back to Florida. His father, Eric Paddock, drove his RV to California to help Jacob
move. Jacob and Eric stopped in Las Vegas and had dinner with Paddock at the Wynn Las
Vegas. Jacob stated Paddock had two rooms at the Wynn, but he and his father did not stay the
night.
Jacob believed Paddock received a degree in accounting or business and worked as an
accountant at some point. Jacob also knew the majority of the family’s wealth was from real
estate investments.
Jacob told investigators the family was not very close and only met Paddock six or seven times
in his life. Paddock would occasionally speak to Eric on the phone and the last time was during
Hurricane Irma.
Jacob described Paddock as “eccentric.” Paddock liked to keep to himself and did not want to
be recognized. If he hit a large jackpot while gambling, Paddock would decline any photographs
or recognition. Jacob said Paddock was a high roller at many casinos in Las Vegas. He said
Paddock was careful with his money. Paddock would play machines on nights when his points
would be doubled or tripled for complimentary rooms, shows, and meals.
Paddock did not have any political or religious affiliations that Jacob was aware of. Jacob never
observed Paddock upset or angry with anyone.
Vivian Ayers
Vivian Ayers, Paddock’s first cousin, was interviewed on several occasions after the incident.
Present during the interviews were various investigators with the FBI. The following is a summary
of the information provided and learned during those interviewss
Ayers has known Paddock since they were children. Ayers’ mother and Paddock’s mother were
sisters. According to Ayers, Paddock did well in school and did not have behavioral issues.
Paddock and his brothers were told by their mother, that their father died when they were young.
He was in fact in prison at the time. Ayers stated Hudson, Paddock’s mother, was angry and
bitter because she felt Paddock’s father abandoned her and the boys. Hudson worked hard and
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was a private person. Ayers felt Paddock had the same personality traits as his mother. Paddock
never mentioned his personal problems to anyone.
When Paddock became interested in a subject, he would devote himself to it but then lose
interest. Paddock obtained his pilot’s license when he was 17 years old. He enjoyed diving,
travelling and gambling. According to Ayers, Paddock began losing interest in travelling
approximately one year ago.
Paddock attended college and later worked for the IRS and Lockheed. Ayers stated Paddock
did not like working for other people and began investing in real estate with family members.
According to Ayers, there was no criminal intent in Paddock’s buying and selling real estate.
Ayers was also told that Paddock had made a significant amount of money in the stock market
but was no longer involved in stocks.
Besides becoming more irritable, Ayers did not notice any significant changes in Paddock’s
behavior; however, she was concerned for his health because he did not look well. Paddock did
not take care of his teeth, and Ayers noticed his teeth were either missing or rotten. Paddock
told her it was because he could not go to the dentist due to his allergies.
Paddock’s Primary Care Physician
Paddock made numerous claims to friends and family that he consistently felt ill, in pain or
fatigued. A doctor in Las Vegas was identified as Paddock’s primary care physician and records
were obtained through federal grand jury subpoena. An interview was conducted with him by
agents with the FBI. The physician relayed, he last saw Paddock as a patient on or around
October 2016 for an annual checkup. He recalled the only major ailment Paddock had was a
slip and fall accident at a casino approximately three years earlier, which caused a muscle tear.
The physician described Paddock as “odd" in behavior with “little emotion” shown. He believed
Paddock may have had bipolar disorder; however, Paddock did not want to discuss that topic
further with him. Paddock also refused anti-depressant medication but accepted prescriptions
for anxiety. He noted Paddock seemed fearful of medications, often refusing to take them. He
did not believe Paddock was abusing any medications.
Firearms
Paddock purchased at least 67 firearms since the early 1980s. Between 1982 and 2001 Paddock
purchased 17 handguns. Beginning in October of 2016, Paddock began buying firearms at a
faster rate, consisting mainly of rifles. Of the 67 firearms known to law enforcement, 24 were
recovered inside the Mandalay Bay, 18 were recovered in Paddock’s Mesquite residence and
seven were recovered in Paddock’s Reno residence. Of the firearms Paddock purchased, 18
are unaccounted for. It is unknown if these firearms were sold or traded.39
39 Information obtained by the ATF.
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Make
Model
Caliber
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Charter Arms
Undercover
0.38
741575
06/14/1982
Beretta
20
0.25
BE09766V
04/19/1983
Beretta
92F
9mm
C85630Z
10/03/1986
Smith & Wesson
469
9mm
TAZ3173
07/03/1987
Smith & Wesson
38
0.38
AWD5144
07/27/1987
Beretta
21
0.22
BAS23900U
09/16/1987
Colt
CAR15
0.223
SP340417
01/06/1991
Smith & Wesson
SW99
9mm
SAB5974
03/02/2000
Smith & Wesson
4103TW
10mm
MSE3420
04/05/2000
Smith & Wesson*
Air Light
0.38
C0Z7618
05/17/2000
Kahr Arms
MK9
9mm
GC0840
06/06/2000
Taurus
PT111
9mm
TSH98476
07/12/2000
Smith & Wesson
SW380
380
RAJ7637
08/14/2000
Steyr
M40
10mm
5708
11/01/2000
Glock
27
40
DZC226US
01/05/2001
Sturm Ruger
P944T
40
34107112
02/22/2001
Sig Sauer
P229
40
AM90219
04/22/2008
Smith & Wesson
340
357
DCA2099
04/22/2008
Beretta Pietro
91A1
9mm
A098515Z
12/16/2015
Remington Arms
870
12G
RS90036Z
10/02/2016
Colt
M4
5.56
LE5044018
10/02/2016
Mossberg
590
12G
V0187184
10/05/2016
Smith & Wesson
M&P9
9mm
HDU4086
11/17/2016
Glock
17
9mm
BCGM344
11/23/2016
Daniel Defense*
DDM4
Multi
DDM4078072
11/23/2016
Mossberg
500
12G
V0397109
11/30/2016
DPMS
Oracle
0.308
109687
11/30/2016
Glock
17Gen4
9mm
BBVN828
12/12/2016
Smith & Wesson
M&P9
9mm
HHA9534
12/12/2016
Sig Sauer
516
5.56
20J036999
12/13/2016
Daniel Defense*
DD5
Multi
DD5007426
12/31/2016
Sig Sauer*
716
7.62
23D020868
01/06/2017
POF*
P-15
Multi
PE1600179
01/25/2017
FNH*
FN15
Multi
FNB024293
02/02/2017
Arma-Lite
SPRM001
5.56
M-10-13530
02/02/2017
Mossberg
590
12G
V0433557
02/13/2017
Daniel Defense*
DDM4
Multi
DDM4123629
02/15/2017
Daniel Defense*
DD5
Multi
DD5008362
02/15/2017
Noveske Rifleworks LLC*
N4
5.56
B15993
02/18/2017
Smith & Wesson
M&P9
9mm
HDL4053
02/18/2017
Colt*
M-4
5.56
LE564124
03/02/2017
Christiansen Arms*
CA-15
Multi
CA04625
03/02/2017
LWRC*
M61C
5.56
24-18648
03/02/2017
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LMT*
Defender 200
5.56
LMT81745
03/02/2017
LMT
LM8MWS
7.62
LMS18321
03/02/2017
LWRC
M61C-IC-A5
5.56
24-19038
03/19/2017
Mossberg
590
12G
V0348193
03/19/2017
Mossberg
930
12G
AF0001141
03/22/2017
Arma-Lite
SPRM001
5.56
M-10-12006
03/22/2017
LMT*
LM8MWS
7.62
LMS18321
03/22/2017
Sig Sauer
516
5.56
20K046207
05/02/2017
POF USA*
P308
308
UA-1600204
05/22/2017
Colt*
M4
5.56
LE451984
05/25/2017
Colt*
Competition
Multi
CCR014544
05/25/2017
Lantac
LA-R15 Raven
0.223 Wylde
LT-0297
05/25/2017
POF USA*
P-15
Multi
03E-1603178
06/30/2017
FNH*
FN15
Multi
FNCR000383
06/30/2017
LWRC*
M61C
5.56
5P03902
05/05/2017
FNH*
FN15
Multi
FND000905
07/05/2017
Ruger*
SR762
7.62
56213026
09/01/2017
LMT*
LM8MWS
7.62
LMS18300
09/01/2017
Ruger*
American Rifle
.308win
965-93877
09/28/2017
Mossberg
590
12G
P833785
Unknown
Arsenal
Saiga 12
12G
H09423015L
Unknown
Arsenal
Saiga 12
12G
H07420684
Unknown
FNH
57
5.7
386215450
Unknown
*Denotes firearms recovered in rooms 32-135 or 32-134.
Search Warrants and Legal Process
The investigative process required information to be obtained from numerous sources
and
venues, to include but not limited to:
Hotels and casinos
Firearms-related businesses
Residences of Stephen Paddock
Vehicles of Stephen Paddock
Internet providers
Telephone companies
Online retail businesses
Email companies
Financial Institutions
Law enforcement personnel served approximately 1,000 legal processes during the course of
the investigation. These legal processes were used to obtain information or items related to the
investigation. These legal documents included, but are not limited to:
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Administrative subpoenas
Court orders
Search warrants
Grand jury subpoenas
Paddock’s Autopsy
On October 6, 2017, at approximately 1625 hours, under CCOCME case 17-10064 and FBI
incident number 4-LV-2215061, an autopsy was performed on the body of Paddock at the
CCOCME by Doctor Lisa Gavin.
Decedent
Name:
Paddock, Stephen
Date of birth:
04-09-53
Gender:
Male
Ethnicity:
Caucasian
Height:
73 inches
Weight:
224 lbs
Hair:
Gray
Eyes:
Brown
Body bag seal #541486 removed at 1625 hours.
Specific Photography:
Body bag seal
Clothed body
Pre-cleaned, unclothed body
Post-cleaned, unclothed body
Injuries
X-rays
The following persons were in attendance:
1)
Clark County Coroner Fudenberg
2)
Forensic pathologist Doctor Gavin
3)
Detective Alsup
4)
Detective Colon
5)
SCSA Fletcher
6)
FBI ERT agents (2)
7)
Forensic Technician Rosales
The following items of evidence were retained by the FBI’s Evidence Recovery Team:
1)
One brown, long-sleeved shirt
2)
One pair of black pants
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3)
One pair of white socks
4)
One pair of black, slip-on shoes
5)
One pair of blue underwear
6)
Paper tissue from the decedent’s ears
7)
Print exemplars
8)
One projectile recovered from the decedent’s head
Synopsis
On October 6, 2017, detectives from the LVMPD, along with a LVMPD crime scene analyst,
attended the autopsy of Stephen Paddock at the CCOCME. Also present were members of the
FBI Evidence Recovery Team who retained all collected evidence.
The exam room was secured by Clark County Coroner John Fudenberg. Forensic Pathologist
Doctor Lisa Gavin performed the autopsy with one assistant.
The decedent was X-rayed, photographed, and cleaned prior to Doctor Gavin’s exam.
Preliminarily, the injuries noted were on the posterior of both calves, and a gunshot wound to
the upper palette inside the decedent’s mouth with obvious damage to the upper teeth.
The cause of Paddock’s death was an intraoral gunshot wound, and the manner of death was
ruled a suicide.
See Appendix C for all autopsy-related documents.
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CONCLUSION
On October 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock committed the largest mass casualty shooting in this
country’s history. Fifty-Eight people were killed, approximately
887 people sustained
documented injuries. Of those 869 people, 413 sustained a gunshot wound or shrapnel-type
injury.
While en route to the scene, many investigators heard multiple, chaotic emergency-only radio
calls coming out in reference to active shooters at different properties along the Las Vegas Strip,
fires breaking out at certain properties, actual shooters that were inside the Las Vegas Village
venue at the time of the shooting. Early reporting from national news outlets reported that ISIS
was claiming responsibility for the shooting. The investigation revealed none of this information
was accurate.
Paddock began stockpiling weapons approximately one year prior to the shooting. His behavior
began to change according to Danley. Their relationship became very business-like and she
became almost subservient to him. He began purchasing semi-automatic rifles and hundreds of
gun-related items almost daily.
Paddock researched various open-air venues such as Fenway Park, La Jolla Beach, and other
open-air concert venues. His Internet searches also included “Biggest open air concert venues
in USA”, “How crowded does Santa Monica Beach get”, and many others.
During a stay at the Mandalay Bay in September of 2017, Danley described Paddock’s behavior
strange as they were staying in Room 60-235, and she observed him looking out the windows
which also overlooked the Las Vegas Village venue. She mentioned how he would move around
the room looking at the venue from different angles and positions.
In late August or September of 2017, Paddock told Danley that she should go to the Philippines
and visit her family. Danley traveled to the Philippines, departing on September 15, and
scheduled to return on October 4. Paddock completed three wire transfers during this time
totaling $150,000. Each wire transfer was for $50,000.
On October 1, between 2205 and 2216 hours, Paddock fired approximately 1,057 rounds into
the crowd at the Las Vegas Village venue down the 100 Wing hallway of the 32nd floor and at
fuel tanks connected to McCarran International Airport, all from inside rooms 32-135 and 32-134
of the Mandalay Bay.
At approximately 2218 hours, heat detection indicators from inside Room 32-135 indicated there
was no other movement from inside the room, leading investigators to believe Paddock was
alone and at that point already dead.
At approximately 2257 hours, a Strike Team led by Sergeant Joshua Bitsko and SWAT Officer
Levi Hancock, breached the interior stairwell door that Paddock had secured with an “L” bracket.
At approximately 2320 hours, that same Strike Team breached their way into Room 32-135 to
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discover Paddock, already dead on the floor with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot
wound to the head, and the revolver Paddock used lying a foot away on the floor.
In the days, weeks and months that followed, there was an exhaustive investigation completed
by the LVMPD and FBI into Paddock’s life, which resulted in the below listed findings.
INVESTIGATIVE FINDINGS:
1)
Paddock acted alone. Despite early reports of multiple shooters in different locations,
no evidence exists to substantiate any of those reports. Thousands of hours of digital
media were reviewed, and after all the interviews were conducted, no evidence exists
to indicate Paddock conspired with or acted in collusion with anyone else. This includes
video surveillance, recovered DNA and analysis of cellular phones, and computers
belonging to Paddock.
2)
No suicide note or manifesto was found. Of all the evidence collected from rooms 32-
135 and 32-134, there was no note or manifesto stating Paddock’s intentions. The only
handwritten documentation found in either room was the small note indicating
measurements and distances related to the use of rifles.
3)
There was no evidence of radicalization or ideology to support any theory that Paddock
supported or followed any hate group or any domestic or foreign terrorist organization.
Despite numerous interviews with Paddock’s family, acquaintances and gambling
contacts, investigators could not link Paddock to any specific ideology.
4)
Paddock committed no crimes leading up to the October 1 mass shooting. All the
weapons and ammunition he purchased, were purchased legally. This includes all the
purchases Paddock made at gun stores as well as online purchases. Paddock did not
commit a crime until he fired the first round into the crowd at the Las Vegas Village.
5)
In reference to the 2,000 investigated leads, 22,000 hours of video, 252,000 images
obtained and approximately 1,000 served legal processes, nothing was found to
indicate motive on the part of Paddock or that he acted with anyone else.
6)
Security Officer Campos was not shot with a BB gun but rather sustained a gunshot
wound from one of the rounds fired by Paddock down the hallway of the 100 Wing on
the 32nd floor. Security Officer Campos did in fact have a pre-planned vacation to Mexico
to go visit his father, and Security Officer Campos asked law enforcement for permission
to make this trip.
7)
One aspect of the investigation focused on Paddock’s financials. Although Paddock’s
liquid wealth declined prior to 1 October, the investigation proved Paddock was self-
funded through his gambling and past real estate transactions. He was indebted to no
one and paid all his gambling debts off prior to the shooting. Although investigators were
told early on in the investigation Paddock had a bank account frozen for high dollar
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transfers, it was determined this information was false for the two years preceding the
incident.
INDICATORS OF INTENT:
As stated earlier in this report, investigators were unable to uncover or discover what Paddock’s
motive may have been. While motive may have eluded investigators, there were certain
indicators of intent shown by Paddock which lead up to the mass shooting.
1)
Paddock had a reservation for a hotel during the Lollapalooza music festival held at
Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois during the month of August. Like the Route 91 Harvest
music festival, the Lollapalooza festival was held in an open-air venue. Paddock
specifically requested a room overlooking the venue when he made the reservation.
That reservation was cancelled two days prior to the check-in date.
2)
Paddock made lodging reservations during the Life Is Beautiful music festival held in
downtown Las Vegas. The festival was also an open-air music venue attended by
thousands of people. Paddock requested units overlooking the venue. Paddock
reserved three different units during the period and all faced the venue. Paddock was
observed in video surveillance transporting several suitcases from his vehicle to the
units he reserved. Paddock was alone for the trip and was never accompanied by
anyone for more than a casual conversation. Investigators have been unable to
determine if Paddock intended an attack during this festival or if he used it as a means
to plan a future attack.
3)
Paddock conducted several internet searches while planning his actions. Search terms
included open-air concert venues, Las Vegas SWAT tactics, weapons, and explosives.
Paddock also searched for various gun stores.
4)
Paddock purchased over 55 firearms, which were mostly rifles in various calibers, from
October 2016 to September 2017. He bought over 100 firearm-related items through
various retailers during that period.
5)
During a stay in early September 2017, Paddock requested specific rooms that
overlooked the Las Vegas Village. According to Danley, Paddock spent time looking at
the Las Vegas Village venue from different angles and windows while inside the room.
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