A Colorado man suspected of committing the horrific Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub shooting has been arrested and faces numerous charges.
Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. On 19 November, Anderson Lee Aldrich reportedly entered Club Q at 11:57 pm and opened fire on the establishment’s patrons.
The devastating attack, which occurred minutes before Transgender Day of Remembrance, resulted in five innocent people killed and 18 individuals wounded.
Hours after the incident occurred, Colorado Springs Police Department Chief Adrian Vasquez gave further information about the ongoing investigation during a sombre press conference. “We are actively processing the scene at Club Q.