Kurt Allen Von Tillow, a 55-year-old resident of Cameron Park, California, was one of the victims of the devastating mass shooting that occurred on October 1, 2017, at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. The incident, which is one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history, took place at the Las Vegas Village venue, located near the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino at 3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard.
On the evening of October 1, 2017, at approximately 2118 hours,
Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old man, opened fire from his hotel room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort. Paddock targeted the crowd of concertgoers attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival, resulting in widespread chaos and loss of life. Kurt Von Tillow was among the 58 people who lost their lives in this tragic event. His time of death was recorded as 0545 hours on October 2, 2017, by the Clark County Coroner's Office, with case number 17-10073 and seal number 732489.
The investigation into the shooting was led by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department with significant assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The primary suspect and perpetrator of the shooting was identified as Stephen Paddock. Paddock acted alone in the commission of the crime, and no other individuals were found to have assisted or participated in the shooting. After a thorough investigation, including explosive breaches into Paddock's hotel rooms officers found Paddock deceased on the floor with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Marilou Danley, Paddock's girlfriend, was initially a person of interest and was interviewed by the LVMPD and FBI. However, the investigation concluded that she did not participate in or assist with the shooting. The motive behind Paddock's actions remains unclear, as the investigative reports were unable to determine a definitive reason for his actions.
There were no arrests made in connection with the shooting other than the confirmation that Paddock was the sole perpetrator. The investigation focused on understanding Paddock's actions leading up to the event and ensuring that there were no other individuals involved. The detailed investigative report by the LVMPD provided extensive information on the sequence of events, the response of law enforcement, and the aftermath of the tragedy, but it did not uncover a clear motive for Paddock's actions.
Kurt Von Tillow's death was deeply felt by his family and community. He was remembered and honored by his loved ones in various tributes and memorials, including those held in Cameron Park, where he resided. His legacy continues to be celebrated by those who knew him, and his memory serves as a reminder of the tragic events of that night in Las Vegas.
