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Five people have died after a gunman opened fire inside a gay nightclub in Colorado last night.
At least 18 people were injured after shots were fired at Club Q in Colorado Springs just before midnight, a police spokesperson has confirmed.
Numerous victims, some in critical condition, were transported to nearby hospitals. The medical facilities are currently working to notify families of their loved ones’ conditions.
The suspected gunman, who has not yet been publicly identified, is in custody and currently being treated at a local hospital. It is unclear how the suspect was injured.
FBI agents are ‘already on scene’ and assisting with the investigation, which Colorado Springs Lieutenant Pamela Castro told the media is in the preliminary stage.
Police are expected to provide more updates during a press conference today around 8am local time.