Updates: In his first remarks following the Las Vegas shooting, President Trump described the event as a "act of pure evil" and said that he will be visiting the city on Wednesday.
*TRUMP SAYS VEGAS SHOOTING ACT OF `PURE EVIL'
*TRUMP SAYS SPEED OF FIRST RESPONDERS `MIRACULOUS'
*TRUMP SAYS WILL VISIT LAS VEGAS ON WEDNESDAY
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Moments from now President Trump will address the nation following the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas that has claimed the lives of at least 50 people and injured some 400 (see: "Deadliest Mass Shooting In US History": At Least 50 Killed, Over 400 Injured After Shooter Opens Fire At Las Vegas Concert).
The comments come after Trump issued his sympathies to the victims and families over Twitter after being briefed on the shooting earlier this morning.
My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Tune in below for a live feed of Trump's comments:
