In pictures: Mass shooting in Las Vegas

Getty ImagesThe gunman was on the 32nd floor of a hotel across the road from an open air concert.

Getty ImagesWitnesses said hundreds of shots were fired into an event with 22,000 people attending.

Getty ImagesWitnesses described "chaos" as festival-goers tried to escape the area

Getty ImagesPeople fled the scene in terror as the attack unfolded.

Getty ImagesPolice asked some people to stay in place, and told the public to stay away from the Las Vegas Strip

ReutersThe shooting happened on the third and final day of a country music festival.

ReutersPolice said the sole suspect, Stephen Paddock, shot and killed himself in a hotel room full of guns.

Getty ImagesA person thought to have been travelling with Paddock was later found outside the country.

Getty ImagesStreets in the area were on lockdown and police stopped this man after he drove down Tropicana Avenue.

EPAPeople were locked out of their hotels as police carried out investigations.

Getty ImagesA local arena opened its doors for people who were unable to return to their hotel-casinos.

EPAWhen the sun rose, holes were visible in the windows on the 32nd floor, where the gunman hid out during the attack.

ReutersA sign outside the hotel offers prayers for the victims of the attack