• Editor’s note: This is a developing story. We will bring you updates as more information becomes available.

LAS VEGAS – At least two people died early on Monday and 24 were hospitalised with suspected gunshots wounds in Las Vegas, a local hospital spokesman said, as police investigated reports of an active shooter in the city.

One Twitter user posted that the hotel was on lockdown, while another, citing police scanners, posted there were two shooters on the 32nd floor of the hotel who had shot at a bodyguard and police.

Video footage circulating on Twitter purportedly of the Mandalay Bay showed a crowd enjoying a concert before what sounds like volleys of automatic gunfire halt the performance.

Video shows ‘armada’ of police and ambulances headed toward Las Vegas Strip amid reports of active shooter situation https://t.co/S2nAo6vkhx pic.twitter.com/zEteQQOxnH

— ABC News (@ABC) October 2, 2017

Video courtesy of Drew Akioshi. He was attending the concert at mandalay bay when shooting started. pic.twitter.com/mbyh9Y387q

— David Sakach (@davidsakach) October 2, 2017

Authorities could not be reached to confirm those details.

CNN reported that multiple people were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds.

“We’re investigating reports of an active shooter near/around Mandalay Bay Casino,” police said on Twitter. 

We’re investigating reports of an active shooter near/around Mandalay Bay Casino. Asking everyone to please avoid the area. #LVMPDnews

— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 2, 2017

Several people including a police officer had been shot at a nearby outdoor concert, the Las Vegas Sun newspaper reported.

– Additional reporting AFP

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