LIVE: At least 5 dead, 18 injured in shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs
Kadia Tubman
- 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.
At least 5 people are dead and 18 injured after the shooting but police say the number of casualties "is subject to change."
Police have reported five people killed and another 18 injured in a shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado, according to multiple reports.
In an early morning press conference, Colorado Springs Police Department's spokesperson Lt. Pamela Castro said on Sunday a person police believe is the suspect, who was injured, was found and is being treated in custody.
The number of casualties "is subject to change as the investigation continues," Castro said.
During the press conference, she said "officers immediately made entry" into Club Q after receiving calls at around 11:57 pm local time. "They did locate one individual who we believe to be the suspect inside."
"The suspect is being treated at a local hospital," Castro said, confirming they were also injured and are in police custody.
Castro said local hospitals are helping family and friends find those who were injured at the club.
In its statement, the club 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.
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