Candlelight vigils, dimmed monuments and messages of hope were used to pay tribute to victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
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With details still emerging from Sunday night’s shooting rampage, Las Vegas residents gathered in a display of solidarity at the strip. Some of the world’s most famous monuments — such as the Eiffel Tower — went dark.
Here is a look at the tributes paid.
Las Vegas
A candlelight vigil was held Monday night on the Las Vegas strip, in memory of those who died in the attack.
Several iconic buildings on Las Vegas Boulevard displayed signs of hope for those involved.
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New York
The Empire State Building, which is typically lit up overnight went dark Monday night.
A statement released earlier in the day added the display would also be aimed at raising awareness about gun violence.
“The display will include a rotating orange halo effect to shine a light on gun violence awareness,” the statement said.
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Nashville
Nashville residents held their own vigils at the city’s Ascend Amphitheatre.
The city also displayed colours of the American flag on its monuments.
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Paris
The Eiffel Tower went dark Monday night in honour of the victims of two incidents — the Las Vegas shooting, and an attack on the French city of Marseille.
Two women were stabbed in the Marseille attack, which occurred at a train station. French authorities later shot the assailant dead.
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Washington, D.C.
Flags in Washington, D.C. were at half-mast Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about the mass shooting hours after it occurred.
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“Melania and I are praying for every American who has been hurt, wounded or lost the ones they love so dearly in this terrible, terrible attack,” Trump said.
“We pray for the entire nation to find unity and peace, and we pray for the day when evil is vanished and the innocent are safe from hatred and from fear.”
White House politicians and staff gathered outside to hold a moment of silence for the victims later in the day.
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