Five people have been killed and 18 injured in a shooting at a gay nightclub on Saturday night in Colorado Springs, Colorado, police have said.
A suspect was in custody and was being treated for injuries after the attack at Club Q, Lieut Pamela Castro told a news conference.
The police received the initial phone call about the shooting shortly before midnight, Castro said.
In its Google listing, Club Q describes itself as an “adult-oriented gay and lesbian nightclub hosting theme nights such as karaoke, drag shows & DJs”.
On its Facebook page, a statement from Club Q said it was “devastated by the senseless attack on our community … We thank the quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack.”
More details soon …
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