Vegas shooting companion 'an Australian'

The woman who was wanted by Las Vegas police in connection with the mass shooting at a music festival is understood to be Australian.

Marilou Danley

There are reports Marilou Danley is an Australian citizen. (AAP)

The woman detained in connection with the Las Vegas mass shooting that has claimed more than 50 lives is reportedly Australian.

Marilou Danley was named as a person of interest following the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday night (Monday AEDT).

Danley was a resident of the Gold Coast until she moved to the United States about 20 years ago, multiple outlets reported on Monday night.

The 62-year-old is understood to hold an Australian passport and is the girlfriend of Stephen Paddock, 64, the man identified as the shooter, News Corp reports.

Las Vegas police located Danley shortly after releasing her name to media.


Share
Published 2 October 2017 11:12pm
Source: AAP


Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS News
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
An overview of the day's top stories from SBS News
Interviews and feature reports from SBS News
Your daily ten minute finance and business news wrap with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves.
A daily five minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability
Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world