Before the Las Vegas mass shooting, a friend of the gunman pleaded with him not to “shoot or kill innocent people,” according to newspaper reports. The warning highlights missed signs ahead of the tragic attack.
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Newly released documents indicate the Las Vegas shooter was deeply engaged in conspiracy theories. Authorities are examining how these beliefs may have influenced his actions in the 2017 mass shooting, raising questions about motive and mental state.
Jerad Miller, the Las Vegas shooter, was a petty criminal and self-styled “Joker” who aspired to terror. His violent past and extremist views culminated in a deadly attack, raising concerns over domestic radicalization.
The Las Vegas massacre remains the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history, claiming 60 lives in 2017. The tragedy prompted nationwide calls for improved gun control and emergency response reforms.