<p>The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the President of the United States of America following a shooting on Sunday evening in which at least 58 people were killed, and over 500 others were injured.</p> 
<p>In a statement, The Queen said: &#8220;Prince Philip and I were saddened to learn of the terrible attack in Las Vegas. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the families and those who have been injured.&#8221;</p> 
<p>The incident, which is now the worst mass shooting in recent American history, happened on Sunday evening and is said to have been perpetrated by a 64-year-old man named as Stephen Paddock.</p> 
<p>Paddock opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel towards a festival which was being attended by 22,000 people.</p> 
<p>It is not known what the motive for the attack was. However, investigators have said that there is no evidence the 64-year-old was linked to any international terrorist group.</p> 
<p>President Donald Trump described the attack as &#8220;pure evil&#8221; and praised the emergency services saying that their speed saved lives. It is understood Mr Trump will be visiting Las Vegas later this week.</p> 
<p>This is a developing story. More information will be added to this page as it becomes available.</p> 
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The Queen sends a message of condolence to Donald Trump following Las Vegas shootings