ISIS Video Threatened Las Vegas Back in May

Back in May, the Islamic State released a video targeting Las Vegas. The ISIS propaganda video made threats against Las Vegas landmarks. It caused authorities enough concern that they sent out warning notices to hotels on the famous Strip. “In the video that calls for lone wolf attacks, several Strip properties were prominently displayed,” reports Las Vegas Now. You can read more about that report here.

ISIS propaganda video featuring clips of Las Vegas Strip viewed as ‘credible’ threat

NY Daily News, May 25, 2017

A new Islamic State propaganda video features clips of the famous Las Vegas Strip — and officials are taking it seriously ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend.

The 44-minute video entitled “We Will Surely Guide Them To Our Ways” was released last week by Islamic State fighters in Iraq’s Ninawa Province and calls for lone-wolf terrorist attacks, according to SITE Intelligence Group.

The unusually lengthy production demonstrates some of the group’s newly-developed weapons used in Mosul and urges followers in the U.S. to attack with knives or trucks — or by throwing people off buildings.

It ends with a series of street-level video clips showing several iconic hotels on the Vegas Strip.

Las Vegas Strip Shooting: Is It a Terrorist Attack? Is ISIS Involved?

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Police scanner traffic described a chaotic scene that was still active as of 2:46 a.m. on the east coast. Police had clearly not ruled out multiple gunmen or scenes, based on scanner traffic, in which they were dispatching “strike teams” to numerous hotels and locations. The suspect or suspects had not yet been publicly named by police, nor had police released much information because they were too busy still trying to figure it all out and respond.

VIDEO Terror in Las Vegas: People run for their lives as gunmen opens fire at country music festival near Mandalay Bay resort

EYEWITNESS: Chilling footage of moment active shooter opened fire on concert goers near Mandalay Bay resort in Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/7OfAwg0ReO

— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) October 2, 2017

LISTEN TO THIS! I’m so scared for everyone on the #LasVegas Strip… ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/5tH9NQCK3o

— James Wagner (@JamesWagnerTW) October 2, 2017

EYEWITNESS: More horrifying footage of moment active shooter opened fire on concert goers near Mandalay Bay resort in Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/DKtiIQyDST

— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) October 2, 2017

Dan Bilzerian, running from shooter at concert near Mandalay Bay resort “a girl just got shot in the f*cking head.” pic.twitter.com/mGWDLAOOTV

— Legendary (@Legendary_GK) October 2, 2017

BREAKING NEWS – Terror in Las Vegas: People run for their lives as at least one gunman opens fire at country music festival near Mandalay Bay resort

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT

https://twitter.com/UrgentNews5/status/914741500197703685/video/1

Automatic gunfire and victims were reported at the Route 91 Harvest festival
Shootings were reported in Mandalay Bay Resort, across a junction from fest
Gunfire reported to have rained down on crowds from the hotel’s top floors
One person tweeted that shots were fired from the 29th floor of the hotel

Dan Bilzerian, running from shooter at concert near Mandalay Bay resort “a girl just got shot in the f*cking head.” pic.twitter.com/mGWDLAOOTV

— Legendary (@Legendary_GK) October 2, 2017

At least one active shooter has been reported on the Las Vegas Strip after an unknown gunman reportedly opened fire on crowds from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Hotel.

Victims were also reported at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival, which was occurring just over the road from Mandalay Bay.

Coming in now from a friend who works in #LasVegas : Multiple shootings between #Excalibur and #Mandalay bay right now possible 2-3 shooters, multiple dead. Stay away.

— Jay Still (@JayStill4) October 2, 2017

It is currently unclear whether the violence has been caused by multiple shooters, or a single gunman.

Dozens were seen on aerial footage fleeing the Mandalay Bay, which was reportedly on lockdown. SWAT teams in armored cars were seen driving up to the hotel.