Suspect who killed five, injured at least 18 in Colorado Springs LGBTQ club shooting was subdued by people in the club, police say
COLORADO SPRINGS — A shooting at an LGBTQ club killed five people and injured 18 others overnight, police said early Sunday.
Club Q, where police said the first call came in minutes before midnight, described it as a “hate attack.” Lt. Pamela Castro, a police spokesperson, told reporters the suspect was injured, in custody and receiving treatment at a hospital. It was not immediately clear whether the suspect was one of the 18 injured. She declined to comment on a motive and said the FBI was assisting in the investigation.Police identified the suspect as Anderson Lee Aldrich, a 22-year-old man. He was injured and subdued, authorities said, after firing with a “long gun.” They are investigating the motive.
Club Q, a venue described as a gay and lesbian nightclub, was preparing for a drag brunch to celebrate Transgender Day of Remembrance on Sunday.just now
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