The man who shot and killed five people at an LGBTI club in Colorado on Saturday night has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder. The mayor calls the crime a hate crime.
Another allegation against the shooter is that he deliberately assaulted five people, he writes NBC News. The man reportedly entered the LGBTIQ+ nightclub and opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle. Several weapons were found at the crime scene, police said.
According to the mayor, everything indicates that this is a hate crime. The manager himself has not yet wanted to give explanations, says the Colorado police chief.
Deputy District Attorney Brent Nelson wants to keep the arrest warrant against the 22-year-old suspect a secret. If more information were to emerge, Nelson said it could jeopardize the ongoing investigation.
Two clients overpowered the man, preventing him from making more victims. One of the men put the gun to the shooter’s head and sat on him until police arrived, Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers said. New York Times.
The shooting took place just before midnight on Saturday at Club Q. The nightclub is located in the northeast of the city and describes itself as an “LGBTQ+ nightclub with themed nights like karaoke, drag shows and DJs”.
