The searches also included the number of attendees at other concerts in Las Vegas and how many people go to Santa Monica's beach. Paddock did not commit a crime until he fired the first round into the crowd at the Las Vegas Village. Paddock made lodging reservations during the Life is Beautiful music festival held in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Search terms included open air concert venues, Las Vegas SWAT tactics, weapons and explosives. During a stay in early September 2017, Paddock requested specific rooms that overlooked the Las Vegas Village.

Source: Daily Mail January 20, 2018 23:28 UTC