But on Wednesday, he appeared to change his position. Lombardo had previously said law enforcement believed Paddock had perpetrated “a solo act”. The updated casualty numbers were the most recent given by authorities on Wednesday night. Paddock’s killing spree resulted in 58 victims and injured at least 489 people.

The remarks were made at press conference that raised as many questions as it answered and suggested that, 72 hours after the attack, after extensively interviewing Paddock’s girlfriend, Marilou Danley, and examining his computers, investigators remain genuinely baffled about his motives.