A gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, leaving five dead and 18 injured Saturday evening.
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Just before midnight, there was a shooting in Club Q during the musical performances. However, clubgoers soon overpowered the shooter, and authorities have confirmed that they now have him in custody. Despite the lack of a motive, Club Q labeled the violent attack as a hate crime in a Facebook post.
“Club Q is devastated by the senseless attack on our community. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the victims and their families and friends. We thank the quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack.”
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According to TMZ, the FBI and ambulances rushed to the scene to help those who were injured from the shooting. An official said in a statement that they have the suspect in custody and believed he acted alone.
“They did locate one individual who we believe to be the suspect inside. At this point in time, the suspect is being treated, but is in custody.”