Gunman's partner cleared of Vegas shooting

A woman sought in connection with the Las Vegas mass shooting that has claimed 50 lives and wounded more than 400 has been cleared of any involvement.

Marilou Danley, reportedly an Australian, was named as a person of interest following the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday night (Monday morning AEDT).

She was named as the girlfriend and roommate of gunman Stephen Paddock, 64.

Las Vegas police located Danley shortly after releasing her name to media.

Early on Monday local time, Las Vegas police cleared her of any involvement.

"Marilou Danley is no longer being sought out as a person of interest," the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement to CNN.

Multiple news outlets in Australia reported on Monday night that Danley was a resident of the Gold Coast until she moved to the United States about 20 years ago.

"We are aware of media reports referring to Marilou Danley as an Australian woman in connection with the shooting incident in Las Vegas," said a statement from DFAT early on Tuesday

"Given the local authorities are still investigating the incident, we cannot comment further on these reports."