CCTV images and new details included in an affidavit show Anderson Lee Aldrich driving his car to an LGBTQ bar called Club Q, donning a ballistic vest, and walking up to the front door, where 'he opened fire indiscriminately at patrons inside.'
, 22, was charged Tuesday with 305 counts including first-degree murder and bias-motivated crimes. When Aldrich was initially booked late last month, the booking photo showed extensive bruising to Aldrich’s face. The newly unsealed arrest affidavit says heroic bystanders beat Aldrich so badly while subduing him and waiting for cops to arrive that first responders initially believed Aldrich “may have sustained a gunshot wound to the head.
The affidavit includes a still frame from surveillance video recorded the night of the shooting, showing Aldrich getting to Club Q around 11:55 p.m. on Nov. 19.“When Anderson exited the driver’s door of the vehicle, it was apparent that he was wearing a ballistic vest and was carrying an AR-15 style assault rifle. He entered the business and, after entering the business a short distance, he opened fire indiscriminately at patrons inside of the club.
“When I arrived on scene, I made note that there is a tremendous amount of blood, medical intervention debris and clothing items scattered directly outside of the club,” Det. Jason Gasper of the Colorado Springs PD wrote in the affidavit. “Laura advised she and Anderson were going to go to a movie at 2200 hours but Anderson left on an errand he told her would only take 15 minutes,” the affidavit states. “She said he did not provide her any other information. Laura said she did not see Anderson when he left and did not know if he took anything with him. Laura stated Anderson took her phone with him and she had not seen him since.
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