Officials and groups across Colorado are grieving for the five people killed and 18 others injured in an attack by a gunman on the LGBTQ bar Club Q in Colorado Springs late Saturday night. ClubQ
DENVER — Officials and groups across Colorado are grieving for the five people killed and 25 others injured in an attack by a gunman on the LGBTQ bar Club Q in Colorado Springs late Saturday night.
"Today, yet another community in America has been torn apart by gun violence. More families left with an empty chair at the table and hole in their lives that cannot be filled. When will we decide we’ve had enough? We must address the public health epidemic of gun violence in all of its forms. Earlier this year, I signed the most significant gun safety law in nearly three decades, in addition to taking other historic actions. But we must do more.
"The Department of Law stands ready to assist local law enforcement and the FBI with the investigation in any way helpful. We are still learning the facts about this shooting, but what I can say is this: our words matter. Increased hateful rhetoric and demonization, especially against the LGBTQ community and particularly transgender people, is intolerable because it can lead to senseless acts of violence.
"This will be a coordinated effort with representatives from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. There is a lot of work to be done to ensure this investigation is thorough, and the eventual prosecution effort is both fair and firm. We will work closely with our law enforcement partners, the victims, and victim family members to achieve justice in this case.
"All persons arrested and charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."We are deeply saddened by the senseless shooting that occurred early this morning in Colorado Springs at Club Q. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who have been lost, injured, and affected by this horrible act.
"And just as I’m hearing the news, i get tagged by some horrible, right winged site trying to target me for supporting trans youth. Hell yes I support trans youth! and your threats and trolls won’t stop me from ALWAYS standing up against hate.“There are no words that will undo the horror that continues to devastate our communities. Our safe spaces continue to become places of grief, trauma, and sorrow due to gun violence, mass shootings, and the general disrespect for our human condition.
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