A mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado overnight killed five and injured 18 according to police. The shooting took place at Club Q just before midnight. Club Q, which features drag shows, issued a statement calling the mass shooting a “hate attack” and that patrons had subdued the shooter. Police said the shooter is in custody but was taken to a hospital for unspecified wounds.
A police update is scheduled for 8 a.m. MST.
Statement by Club Q posted to Facebook:
Video of emergency response:
KKTV reporter Brian Sherrod, “Colorado Springs Police first got the call around 11:57 pm for an active shooter at Club Q. Again, they confirmed five dead and 18 injured. They are taken to local hospitals. The gunman was injured in this. Not sure if by police or civilian.”
Video from scene followed by police briefing:
A Club Q featured drag performer who put on a show Saturday night posted about surviving the shooting:
Statement by the Biden administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (excerpt):
Statements by HHS Leaders Commemorating Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, 2022
In commemoration of Transgender Day of Remembrance, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, Director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights Melanie Fontes Rainer, Assistant Secretary for Children and Families January Contreras, and Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon issued the following statements to honor those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence:“Violence or discrimination of any type against a person because of who they are is wrong and inhumane. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I call on my fellow Americans to stand up against hate and take a moment to honor the lives of those transgender and gender-diverse Americans lost due to hate and senseless violence. At HHS, we see you and stand with you.” – HHS Secretary, Xavier Becerra
Daily Funny“Transgender Day of Remembrance is a solemn day to remember those we have lost as a result of transphobia. In this land of the free that so many advocates have fought and died for, we should all have the right to live our lives authentically. President Biden and the whole administration supports us, and supports an equitable future. I call on you all to put aside your differences and stand for love and acceptance in honor of those we have lost to violence and hate.” – HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, ADM Rachel Levine
Club Q was scheduled to host an all-ages drag show Sunday morning (via Facebook).
“Let’s prep for a fantastic Sunday Funday!
Doors open at 11 am for our noon ALL AGES DRAG BRUNCH!!! Join us for a fantastic drink special and an even more amazing drag show!
Then stick around for an all-stars cast of our freshest faces! We’re celebrating Transgender Day of Remembrance with a variety of gender identities and performance styles! The show starts at 8 pm!”
Police have not identified the alleged shooter nor a motivation as of this report.
Club Q posts that they club will be closed until further notice.