Skip to main content

Multiple dead, several others injured in shooting at Colorado Springs club

A shooting at a club in Colorado Springs early Sunday morning left at least five people dead and another 18 injured. The suspected shooter was taken into custody.

A shooting early Sunday morning in Colorado left at least five people dead and at least another 18 injured, according to police.

Colorado Springs Police responded to a shooting at around midnight local time. The incident occurred at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ club, on North Academy Blvd.

The suspected gunman was taken into custody. He was transported to the hospital to receive treatment.

CO MAN EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH EPISODE DIES AFTER ENCOUNTER WITH CRISIS TEAM

Several victims are also being treated at various hospitals.

COLORADO MAN ARRESTED IN SHOOTING THAT KILLED 12-YEAR-OLD, INJURED 14-YEAR-OLD: POLICE

The investigation is in its early stages, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations is on the scene to assist.

A spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Fire department told FOX 21 that 34 firefighters and 11 ambulances responded to the scene. 

Some ambulances transported multiple people at once.

In a statement posted to their Facebook page, Club Q said they were "devastated by the senseless attack on our community" that their thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and friends.

"We thank the quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack," the club added.

Stock Quote API & Stock News API supplied by www.cloudquote.io
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes.
By accessing this page, you agree to the following
Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.