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Club Q shooter charged with 50 federal hate crimes

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Club Q shooter Anderson Lee Aldrich, 23, has been charged with more than 50 counts of federal hate crimes after a mass shooting in Colorado Springs on 9 November 2022 that killed five people and wounded more than a dozen. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. On Tuesday 16 January, the US attorney’s office in Colorado announced the shooter had been “charged today by an information with hate crimes and firearms charges related to the mass shooting” at the LGBTQIA+ nightspot.…

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Colorado governor signs four gun control bills into law after horrific Club Q shooting

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Colorado governor Jared Polis has signed four new gun control bills into law, five months after the Club Q nightclub shooting.  Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. Back in November, the Colorado Springs community was hit with a devastating loss after a shooter entered Club Q and opened fire on its patrons. The terrifying attack, which occurred minutes before Transgender Day of Remembrance, resulted in five innocent people killed and 19 individuals wounded. In response to the Club Q attack and the growing number…

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Club Q: LGBTQ+ venue in Colorado Springs to reopen after mass shooting

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Club Q has announced plans to reopen almost three months after a mass shooting left five dead at the Colorado Springs nightclub. “Our goal and intention has always been to return Club Q as a safe space for the Colorado Springs LGBTQIA+ community and [we] will continue to tirelessly work toward that effort,” said part of a statement posted to the venue’s Instagram on 13 February. Initial design concepts are expected to be delivered to Club Q’s management in the next four to six weeks, with the nightclub “on track…

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Colorado Springs: Club Q shooting suspect formally charged with 305 counts

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The suspect accused of killing five people in a mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs has been formally charged with 305 counts, including murder, attempted murder, assault and bias-motivated crimes. Anderson Lee Aldrich, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, was present when the charges were announced by Colorado’s Fourth Judicial District Attorney, Michael Allen, in court on 6 December. They allegedly entered the LGBTQ+ venue late 19 November with an AR-style weapon and a handgun before opening fire, ultimately killing Daniel Aston, Raymond Green Vance, Kelly…

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Club Q owner promises venue will reopen after mass shooting

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The owner of Club Q, an LGBTQ+ nightclub that suffered a mass shooting in late November, has spoken out his plans for the venue’s future. Club Q was a safe space for LGBTQ+ people in the conservative city of Colorado Springs, which is exactly what is motivating Nic Grzecka to re-open the club in due course. “This community has expressed wholeheartedly their need for the space that we’ve provided for 20 years,” he told NPR. Five people were killed by a gunman in the venue. The suspect, Anderson Lee Aldritch, was…

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Club Q co-owner says tragic shooting stemmed from increased anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric

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Club Q co-owner Nic Grzecka said the recent shooting is a result of increased anti-LGBTQ+ hate within the political sphere.  Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. On 19 November, a suspect – who police have identified as Anderson Lee Aldrich – reportedly entered the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub at 11:57 pm and opened fire on the establishment’s patrons. The terrifying attack, which occurred minutes before Transgender Day of Remembrance, resulted in five innocent people killed and 18 individuals wounded. Before the shooting occurred, the club was…

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Club Q: Courageous veteran describes moment he took down shooter

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A veteran who was instrumental in taking down the gunman in the Club Q shooting has spoken out about the tragedy in Colorado Springs. Richard Fierro, 45, had spent four deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving the army in 2013. He served for 15 years. When the suspect, named by police as Anderson Lee Aldrich, opened fire, the former soldier jumped into action. “I don’t know exactly what I did, I just went into combat mode,” he said in an interview with the New York Times. “Was he shooting…

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Suspect in Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub shooting faces murder and hate crime charges

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A Colorado man suspected of committing the horrific Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub shooting has been arrested and faces numerous charges.  Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. On 19 November, Anderson Lee Aldrich reportedly entered Club Q at 11:57 pm and opened fire on the establishment’s patrons. The devastating attack, which occurred minutes before Transgender Day of Remembrance, resulted in five innocent people killed and 18 individuals wounded. Hours after the incident occurred, Colorado Springs Police Department Chief Adrian Vasquez gave further information…

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Dove Cameron pays tribute to Club Q shooting victims during the 2022 AMAs

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Dove Cameron delivered an emotional tribute to the victims of the horrific Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub shooting. On 20 November, music enthusiasts flocked to their TVs to watch the 50th annual AMAs – which took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.  Like previous years, the night was full of showstopping performances and appearances from the music industry’s biggest stars, including Taylor Swift, P!nk, Anitta and more.  However one of the most impactful moments from the show was during Cameron’s acceptance speech for New Artist of the Year. …

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Authorities identify suspect in horrific Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub shooting

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Colorado Police have identified the suspect responsible for the tragic shooting at Club Q. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. On 19 November, a gunman entered the LGBTQ+ nightclub at 11:57 pm and opened fire on the establishment’s patrons.  The devastating attack, which occurred minutes before Transgender Day of Remembrance, resulted in five innocent people killed and 18 individuals wounded.  “We had a shooting at a local club this evening. Numerous officers and medical immediately responded to the area, and officers immediately…

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