US: Police activity is ongoing following a shooting at a club in Colorado Springs early Nov. 20; suspect in custody /update 1

Event

Police activity is ongoing in Colorado Springs following a shooting at Club Q, a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) venue, early Nov. 20. The incident occurred around midnight; officials have stated that the attack resulted in five deaths and 18 injuries. The suspect is in police custody at a local hospital. Officials have not commented on a possible motive for the attack. There is no known ongoing threat.

In the coming hours, authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence in the surrounding area to facilitate the emergency response and subsequent police investigations. The nearby section of North Academy Boulevard remains closed to traffic. Increased security measures will prompt localized business and transport disruptions in the surrounding area.

Advice

Avoid the incident site until the authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized ground travel and business disruptions in the impacted area in the coming hours. Heed all instructions from security personnel.