It has been a few days since Las Vegas suffered domestic terrorism in the form of a gunman opening fire on an outdoor music festival near the city's famed Las Vegas strip. Since that, there has been an outpouring of support across the country for the embattled city and all those that contributed to lessening the damage done with heroism. In addition, there has been a sharp focus from the authorities on Stephen Paddock, who was the gunman that injured more than 500 patrons while killing 58 people, and Tom Winter of NBC News unearthed on Thursday that the gunman researched the area around Fenway Park in Boston.
First, Winter revealed that Paddock was researching areas in both Boston and Chicago, with the nugget that he even reserved a hotel near massive outdoor music festival Lolapalooza.
NBC News: Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock researched Chicago and Boston locations. He even booked a hotel for Lolapalooza but did not show
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) October 5, 2017
From there, he indicated that Boston police were made aware of the connection to the city and that an investigation was underway.
NBC News: Boston Police say they are aware of reports about Paddock's research and they're working with their federal partners (1/2)
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) October 5, 2017
NBC News: BPD says that since this matter is being investigated by the Las Vegas Metropolitan PD that further info will come from them.(2/2) https://t.co/g1DIZkGm2z
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) October 5, 2017
Finally, the report brought Fenway Park into play, bringing forth harrowing images of what potential damage could have been caused should Paddock have put together and executed a devastating plan in the city.
NBC News: Stephen Paddock searched for hotels near Fenway Park in Boston, senior official says. Few if any hotels have any view of stands.
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) October 5, 2017
More and more information will come to light in the future but the thought of Stephen Paddock planning around Fenway Park is, quite simply, terrifying.
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