Stephen Paddock's Passport Picture Released Amid FBI Investigation into Las Vegas Mass Shooting

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released new information regarding the investigation into the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, which left 58 people dead and hundreds injured. The latest revelations include a passport picture of the gunman, Stephen Paddock.

The release of the passport picture comes as criticism mounts over the FBI's handling of the case. Kelly McMahill, a retired deputy chief, has described the agency's actions as 'unprofessional' after they published new information without first notifying the Metropolitan Police Department.

Joel Angel Juarez, lead investigator for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, has also expressed disappointment with the FBI's handling of the investigation. In an interview on Thursday, he criticized the agency for releasing new documents about Paddock's final days without providing adequate context or explanation.

The release of the passport picture is just the latest development in a long and complex investigation into the mass shooting. On October 1, 2017, Paddock opened fire from his hotel room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel, raining down hundreds of rifle rounds onto the crowd at the Route 91 Harvest festival.

The attack began during Jason Aldean's performance at around 10:08 p.m., and continued intermittently for over ten minutes. Paddock was found dead in his room, having shot himself just before police entered. A large quantity of ammunition and 23 firearms were discovered in the room, including AR-15-style and AK-47-style rifles.

The FBI's release of new information has raised more questions than answers about the events leading up to the shooting. The agency has released audio recordings of the attack, which indicate that Paddock could have used a bump fire device or trigger activator to simulate full automatic operation.

The investigation into the mass shooting is ongoing, with authorities still working to determine a motive for the attack. The release of Paddock's passport picture may provide some insight into his background and travels, but it is unlikely to answer all of the questions surrounding the tragedy.

In the meantime, the city of Las Vegas continues to heal from the trauma of the shooting. A memorial at the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden honors the victims of the attack, and serves as a reminder of the devastating impact that the shooting had on the community.

As the investigation continues, it is clear that the FBI still has much work to do to uncover the truth about Stephen Paddock's actions and motivations. The release of his passport picture is just one small step towards understanding what drove him to carry out such a heinous act.

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