Las Vegas shooting: How to find your missing loved ones
Garrett Mitchell
Hours after a country-music festival in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip became one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history, the city has set up a phone line for those searching for loved ones.
More than 50 people were killed and more than 400 were injured in the onslaught outside the Mandalay Bay hotel-casino. The Route 91 Harvest music festival reportedly drew more than 30,000 concertgoers.
Family and friends looking for missing loved ones can call (866) 535-5654 in the hopes of obtaining a status. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department asks that only those with a missing persons report from the incident call the number.
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Those traveling to or already in Las Vegas can visit the Las Vegas Convention Center's South Hall located at 3150 Paradise Road for family assistance.
In an Instagram post, the city described the bloodshed as being a "horrific night in Las Vegas that has left us all in shock."
An updated announcement, posted before noon Monday, urged people who are looking to help schedule an appointment to donate blood with United Blood Services. An appointment can be made on the organization's website.
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Facebook introduced a check-in feature Monday morning that allows those in the area to notify their friends that they are safe.
In addition, a crisis response page featuring posts from community members and concerned out-of-state residents is a collection of donation, service and housing opportunities.
A GoFundMe account for the victims and their families set up by Clark County Commission Chair Steve Sisolak had reached more than $135,500 as of 9:30 a.m. Monday.
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