President Trump announced $1 million would be given to the Las Vegas law enforcement, following the massacre earlier this month that took the lives of 58 and injured nearly 500.
“Happy to announce we are awarding $1M to Las Vegas – in order to help local law enforcement working OT to respond to last Sunday’s tragedy,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
The Justice Department said the $1 million award will be pulled from emergency response funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
“The grant funds announced today recognize the hard work and dedication of law enforcement officers across Las Vegas and the Stae of Nevada, who worked tirelessly in the wake of the tragic shooting last week,” The Justice Department said in a statement.
It’s not clear if the donation will go directly to the police department or some other function of the city government, however, the grant will help with the immediate costs as Las Vegas continues to respond to the attack.
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Stephen Paddock opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel Sunday night upon concertgoers at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival.
Paddock was found dead in his hotel room by law enforcement after the shooting.
