At Least 5 Killed in Shooting at Colorado L.G.B.T.Q. Nightclub

The police in Colorado Springs said a suspect, who was also injured, had been taken into custody. The authorities are giving an update on the shooting.

The police received an initial call about a shooting at the nightclub at 11:57 p.m., said Lt. Pamela Castro, the Colorado Springs Police Department spokeswoman. Officers entered the club and took into custody a person whom they believed to be the gunman. The suspect was also injured and was being treated at a hospital, Lieutenant Castro said.

The F.B.I. said that it was also involved in the investigation, and several Colorado lawmakers condemned the shooting. Gov. Jared Polis indicated in a statement that “brave individuals” at the nightclub had “blocked the gunman,” although the authorities have not yet released details.

In a statement on its Facebook page, Club Q said it was “devastated by the senseless attack on our community.” The club added, “We thank the quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack.

Suspects name is Anderson Lee Aldridge.

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