People are still in shock over Saturday's mass shooting in the US state of Colorado at a nightclub that is popular with the LGBTQ community.
A 22-year-old gunman opened fire at the club in Colorado Springs, killing at least five people and wounding 18 others.
On Sunday, a ceremony was held to mourn the victims at a church nearby. A rainbow-colored flag was placed in a show of solidarity with sexual minorities.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis posted an emoji of a broken heart on social media. He released a statement that read, "This is horrific, sickening, and devastating." He said Colorado stands with its LGTBQ community. Polis is openly gay.
President Joe Biden also released a statement saying, "We cannot and must not tolerate hate."
US media say the attack is reminiscent of a shooting that left 49 people dead at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in 2016.
A 22-year-old gunman opened fire at the club in Colorado Springs, killing at least five people and wounding 18 others.
On Sunday, a ceremony was held to mourn the victims at a church nearby. A rainbow-colored flag was placed in a show of solidarity with sexual minorities.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis posted an emoji of a broken heart on social media. He released a statement that read, "This is horrific, sickening, and devastating." He said Colorado stands with its LGTBQ community. Polis is openly gay.
President Joe Biden also released a statement saying, "We cannot and must not tolerate hate."
US media say the attack is reminiscent of a shooting that left 49 people dead at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in 2016.
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Mass shooting at Colorado LGBTQ club: A 22-year-old gunman killed at least five and wounded 18 in a nightclub in Colorado Springs. The tragedy sparked mourning ceremonies and show of solidarity with sexual minorities. Governor Jared Polis, an openly gay man, expressed grief and support for the
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221121_15/
Date: Nov. 21, 2022
Created: 2022/11/22 07:18
Updated: 2025/12/09 11:20
Last Read: 2022/11/22 07:40