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Los Angeles Times
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Alexandra E. Petri, Kevin Rector and Jack Dolan

‘All the trappings of a hate crime’: Police seek motive in deadly shooting at Colorado gay nightclub

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Authorities on Monday were seeking a motive in the attack on a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs that left five people dead and more than 20 injured.

The gunman, who was identified by police as Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, opened fire at Club Q just before midnight Saturday, police said. He was quickly taken into custody when police arrived a few minutes after receiving a call, authorities said.

Investigators are continuing to search for a possible motive, city officials said in TV interviews Monday morning, adding that the investigation is still in the early stages.

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