Vegas Suspect Tried to Buy Tracer Rounds, Report Says

Vegas Suspect Tried to Buy Tracer Rounds, Report Says
This undated photo provided by Eric Paddock shows his brother, Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock. Courtesy of Eric Paddock via AP
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Stephen Paddock, the Las Vegas gunman, tried to purchase “tracer rounds” in recent weeks so that he could better see his targets, officials told CNN on Friday.

Paddock attempted to make a purchase at a Phoenix gun show in recent weeks. He bought other types of ammunition but couldn’t get tracer rounds, which leave an illuminated trace in its path.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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