Trump, US leaders offer support after Las Vegas mass shooting (VIDEO)

By Andrew Shepperson

President Donald Trump and other U.S. leaders are offering their support after the deadliest mass shooting in American history left more than 50 people dead and more than 500 injured in Las Vegas Sunday night.
“It was an act of pure evil,” Trump said at a Monday press conference. He added that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security were working closely with Las Vegas law enforcement authorities in the ongoing investigation.
The shooting began Sunday night at a concert at Mandalay Bay Casino. Law enforcement officials have identified the shooter as Stephen Craig Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada, and said he opened fire on a crowd of more than 22,000 people attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival.
The President concluded his remarks by saying that he prayed for “the day when evil is banished and the innocent are safe.”
Earlier on Monday, Trump had offered support via Twitter to all the victims and families of the attack.
“My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!” Trump tweeted.
Vice President Mike Pence tweeted out his support as well: “To victims, families & loved ones affected by this senseless violence in Las Vegas, Karen & I are

Source: Guns.com