Five people were killed and 18 injured in a shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, police said, an attack the venue called a hate incident.
, Club Q called the shooting a"hate attack" and said it was"devastated by the senseless attack on our community. Our prays and thoughts are with all the victims and their families and friends."
"We thank the quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack," said the statement by Club Q, which describes itself as a dance and nightclub.Natalee Bingham, 25, received a FaceTime call from her friend Kelly Jen as Jen entered Club Q at around 11:48 p.m. Saturday.
Bingham, who also identifies as transgender, said Club Q is a popular hangout within the LGBTQ community and is considered a “safe space” among her peers. Bingham, who lives in Denver, visited the club in the summer and said it draws patrons from both Colorado Springs and Denver.Rick Jervis, USA TODAYMacie Loureiro, 27, told USA TODAY her sibling, Luca Lourerio, was hosting a monthly"Drag Divas" event at Club Q on Saturday night when the shooting occurred.
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