Passengers who landed at Bradley Airport from Las Vegas Monday night shared their stories about the horrific attack at a country music concert that took the lives of 58 people and injured more than 500 others.
"People started running in and they announced, anyone staying in this hotel go to your room," said Dusty Palmer, of Wallingford.
"Everyone was running for cover. We heard shots from above," said Russ Longley, of Litchfield.
They shared story after story of what it was like to be in Las Vegas when a lone gunman opened fire onto the crowd of thousands.
James Magagnoli, of South Hadley Massachusetts, had been at the concert but left early.
"It was eerie that we left 45 minutes before it happened," Magagnoli said. "We were so close; we were literally within 100 feet of the stage."
Russ Longley said he saw and heard the chaos unfolding from down the street.
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"There was one area where we saw a person deceased," said Longley.
"I'm a little scared to go back," said Jeraldine Virinia, who calls Las Vegas home and said she's unsure what to expect when she returns.
"I had friends who did go. And I hope they are OK. I'm not hearing anything bad so I am assuming they are OK," said Virinia.
While police investigate the largest mass shooting in modern American history, people who shared their stories said it's an experience they wish they never had to endure.
"Look at the numbers there's a 1/20 chance we would have gotten hurt," said Magagnoli.
"It changed all of our lives. It's just the way of the world," said Longley.
