COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Police in Colorado Springs say five are dead and 18 hurt following a mass shooting at a gay nightclub.
According to CNN, the shooting happened at Club Q where police say they took the person believed to be the suspect into custody.
Club Q was featuring a drag show Saturday night. It's unclear whether any of the performers were targeted.
"This club is not a problem. This club is a safe haven," said Colorado Springs Police Lt. Pamela Castro.
Colorado Springs Police Department Chief Adrian Vasquez said at least two patrons fought the gunman and subdued him before he was taken into custody at 12:02 a.m.
The Associated Press reported that police identified the gunman as 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich. He was taken to an area hospital with undisclosed injuries.
Authorities said that of those injured, at least seven were in critical condition, the news outlet reported.
Vasquez said they recovered two firearms at the club.
“I can confirm the suspect used a long rifle during this shooting,” Vasquez said.
The club has since posted a statement to social media, saying it was devastated by the attack, adding, "We thank the quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack."
Club Q was featuring a drag show Saturday night. It's unclear whether any of the performers were targeted.
"This club is not a problem. This club is a safe haven," said Colorado Springs Police Lt. Pamela Castro.
This is a developing story. Stay with News 3 for updates.
