Home Society Crime Who are the victims of the Las Vegas shooting? At least 59 people were killed by gunman Stephen Paddock on Oct. 1, after he opened fire at crowds at a Las Vegas music festival. Newsweek October 4, 2017 21:56 IST Close At least 59 people were killed by gunman Stephen Paddock on Oct. 1, after he opened fire at crowds at a Las Vegas music festival.