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The terrorist group have claimed the concert shooting which killed more than 50 people was carried out under their orders by gunman Stephen Paddock.

Respected terror monitor SITE Intel Group released details of ISIS claim which was made via their news agency Amaq – but added the claim appears dubious.

ISIS even gave Paddock an Islamic name, claiming he is Abu abdul al-Bar al-Amriki and was a "soldier for the caliphate".

FBI agents investigating the bloodbath have now confirmed there is no evidence of link between Paddock and ISIS.

Police are now raiding properties linked to the shooter as they attempt to piece together why he slaughtered 58 in Vegas.

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ISIS said: "In response to th call of the commander of the faithful muslims targeting the crusader alliance and after careful monitoring of the Crusader gatherings in the city of Las Vegas.

"A soldier of the caliphate – may God accept him – equipped with machines guns and ammunation varied in a hotel overlooking a concert an fired at a crowd of them."

Police have currently been unable to confirm the motive for the attack which left more than 400 people injured and thousands fleeing for their lives.

The massacre is the worst ever mass shooting in the history of the US – with fears the death toll could rise.

ISIS had previously called for attacks on Las Vegas in a propaganda video released in May.

Paddock is believed to have shot himself before police stormed his room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel – something which does not match with tactics used by ISIS.

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Rita Katz, Director of SITE, said: "Amaq claims Las Vegas shooting. Surprising as it sounds, statement issued on legit primary source."

"Interestingly, Amaq released 2 statements: one claiming attacker as an ISIS soldier, & 2nd that he "converted to Islam" months ago."

"Given what is known of attacker Stephen Paddock, ISIS needs evidence. Otherwise, might make ISIS appear desperate for claims."

Paddock is not believed to have had any religious links.

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Paddock, a white male, had been living in a retirement community and had no criminal past, police said.

The 64-year-old has been described as a "lone wolf" attacker with no terror connections.

His motive for the shooting is not yet known but his brother, Eric Paddock, believes that “something happened” and he "snapped".