Topline
A 22-year-old man was charged with murder and hate crimes Monday, according to multiple reports, after authorities say he killed five people and injured dozens more during a mass shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado late Saturday.
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Key Facts
Court records show Anderson Lee Aldrich is facing five counts of murder and five charges of committing a bias-motivated crime causing bodily injury, the equivalent of a hate crime in Colorado, according to ABC News.
Aldrich was injured during the attack and remains in the hospital, Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez said Monday.
Key Background
Aldrich allegedly entered Club Q, a nightclub in Colorado Springs, late Saturday night and began firing shots with a long rifle before he was confronted by patrons who stopped the attack, authorities said Sunday. Five people were killed and 25 were injured, police said Monday.
Further Reading
Colorado LGBTQ club shooting updates: Suspect charged with hate crimes after 5 killed, dozens hurt (ABC News)
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2022/11/21/alleged-colorado-lgbtq-nightclub-shooter-charged-with-murder-and-hate-crimes/