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#Colorado nightclub shooting leaves at least 5 dead, 18 injured

“Colorado nightclub shooting leaves at least 5 dead, 18 injured”

Five people were shot dead and 18 others injured during a mass shooting inside an LGBTQ nightclub, known as Club Q, in Colorado Springs on Saturday night.

One suspect was in custody and being treated at a local hospital as of early Sunday, according to CSPD Lieutenant Pamela Castro. The suspect’s identity has yet to be disclosed.

Police responded to the shooting on 3430 N Academy Blvd. in Colorado Springs around 11:57 p.m. Officials will hold a news conference at 8 a.m. local time on Sunday.

Police respond to the mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, where five people were killed.
Police respond to the mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, where five people were killed.
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Club Q, which is located roughly 7 miles away from downtown Colorado Springs, was hosting a variety of musical acts on Saturday night.

“Club Q is devastated by the senseless attack on our community,” the club posted on its Facebook page. “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.”

One suspect was in custody and being treated at a local hospital as of early Sunday.

Police at the scene of the shooting
“Club Q is devastated by the senseless attack on our community,” the club posted on its Facebook page.

Fire officials said 11 ambulances responded to the nightclub and transported those injured to local hospitals.

This is a developing story

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