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LIVE: At least 5 dead, 18 injured in shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs
LIVE: At least 5 dead, 18 injured in shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs
Kadia TubmanNov 20, 2022, 20:30 IST
Crime tape is set up near a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 where a shooting occurred late Saturday night. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)AP Photo/Thomas Peipert
Police said the number of casualties "is subject to change as the investigation continues."
The club suggested that attendees helped tackle the suspected shooter, who was injured in the attack, police said.
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The club suggested in a statement that attendees helped take down the shooter.
Club Q posted a statement to its Facebook page: "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."
In its statement, the club, Club Q, suggested that attendees helped tackle the shooter.
"We thank the quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack."
Lt. Castro did not comment on a motive for the attack. She said the FBI is involved in the investigation.
At least 5 people are dead and 18 injured after the shooting but police say the number of casualties "is subject to change."
A police officer lifts barricade tape while in their vehicle as they respond to a mass shooting at the Club Q gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S., November 20, 2022Kevin Mohatt/Reuters