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1. At least 5 dead, 18 injured in shooting at LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado

At least five people were killed and 18 more were injured Saturday evening when a gunman opened fire in a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, police said. The incident reportedly began around midnight, when law enforcement began receiving numerous 911 calls from inside the club notifying them of an active shooter. Police added that the suspected shooter was in custody, but did not elaborate on a possible motive. The nightclub, Club Q, said in a statement on social media that it was "devastated by the senseless attack on our community." Officials said an investigation into the shooting was ongoing.

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Justin Klawans, The Week US

 Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and other Hollywood news. Justin has also freelanced for outlets including Collider and United Press International.