20th November, 2022
Five people have been shot dead and 18 others injured in an overnight mass shooting at an LGBTQ bar in Colorado, United States.
Local police said on Sunday that two heroic people fought off gunman to stop the rampage.
Daily News reports that the suspected shooter Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, was taken into custody just after midnight, about five minutes after cops were called to Club Q in Colorado Springs, quoting Police Chief Adrian Vasquez at a press conference.
Police received numerous 911 calls starting at 11:56 p.m., officers were dispatched at 11:57 p.m., an officer arrived at midnight and the suspect was detained at 12:02 a.m., police said.
A total of 39 patrol officers responded, police said, and Fire Department Captain Mike Smaldino said 11 ambulances went to the scene, according to CNN.
The Network added that of the 18 people injured, several are in critical condition with gunshot wounds, though the exact number was unclear, quoting officials.
The police said the suspect was being treated at a hospital, but said officers did not shoot at him.
Officials are said to be investigating the motive for the attack, including whether it was a hate crime.
Police Chief Adrian Vasquez said two guns were found at the scene but only confirmed Aldrich used the rifle, adding that investigators were also working to determine whether the suspect acted alone.