A gunman opened fire inside a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs in the US on Sunday. Multiple people have sustained injuries in the firing, the Mirror reported. Visuals showed huge police deployment and ambulances lining the streets outside Club Q, the nightclub where the shooting took place. Shooting attack at American night club: 5 dead, 18 injured.
The attack came on the Transgender Day of Remembrance or TDOR, which is observed annually on November 20 to memorialise anyone murdered as a result of transphobia. Unconfirmed US media reports suggested that at least 10 people were shot at using a sniper rifle by the gunman, who is still active. However, details about the gunman, his motive and the number of people injured in the shooting still remain unclear. Shooting attack at American night club: 5 dead, 18 injured.
Police received the initial phone call shortly before midnight Saturday about the shooting at the club, known as Club Q. Five people were killed Saturday night at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, according to police. Another 18 people were injured in the mass shooting at Club Q. Authorities received “numerous” 911 calls starting at 11:57 p.m. and responded to the scene, said Colorado Springs Police Lt. Pamela Castro.
“They did locate one individual who we believe to be the suspect inside,” said Castro. “At this point in time, the suspect is being treated, but is in custody.” Castro did not clarify whether the suspect was included in the count of people who were injured in the shooting.
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Police declined to speak about a possible motive. Colorado Springs Fire Capt. Mike Smaldino said 11 ambulances responded to the scene after multiple 911 calls were received.“We will be here for many, many hours to come,” said Castro, adding that the FBI is on the scene and assisting.
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