Summary

A gunman opened fire late Saturday night inside Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and wounding at least 25 before being subdued by patrons and taken into police custody. People who were inside the club are mourning the lives lost, and what the attack means for the LGBTQ community. Geoff Bennett speaks to Colorado Public Radio's Hayley Sanchez for more. For a transcript of this story, click here.

Five Facts

• Where and When did the attack take place that is described in this story?
• What happened at Club Q?
• Who were some of the victims of the attack at Club Q?
• How has the community responded to the attack?
• Why does this attack create worries for the LGBTQ community beyond Colorado Springs?

Focus Questions

How do you think a community should best heal from tragic events such as this one?

Media literacy : Why do you think this story focused on the people that it did?

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What students can do: How can we talk about gun violence in the classroom? Use this lesson to start a conversation.

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