At least five people were killed and 18 injured after a gunman entered Club Q, a gay bar in Colorado Springs.in the city of Colorado in North America, and fired randomly at those inside.
The police were called at 23:57 (05:57 in Lisbon). Upon entering the bar, authorities immediately identified the suspect, who was arrested. The attacker is then identified as a creature Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22 yearssaid the police in a press conference held Sunday afternoon, according to The New York Times.
The suspect was injured and treated at a local hospital.
There were two people who were seriously injured.. At least two people with minor injuries have been discharged from hospital. Colorado Springs Police said it was likely not all of the injured were shot, as several people were injured trying to escape.
Colorado Springs Fire Chief Mile Smaldino said 11 ambulances responded to the incident after the emergency number (911) received multiple calls, refers CNN International.
The reason for the shooting, which occurred on International Transgender Remembrance Day, was not given. (20 November), in memory of victims of transphobia. The investigation is being followed by the FBI.
In a statement, Gov. Jared Polis stated that thanks to “audacious” bar patrons, “who blocked the shooter”, he was arrested. in a note published on Facebook, Q Club thanked the “swift and heroic reaction from customers who subdued the shooter and ended this hate attack”. “Q Club is devastated by this senseless attack on our community.”
Article updated at 15:42
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