Victims Sue El Paso County Over Club Q Shooting

Victims and families of those killed in the 2022 mass shooting at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, have filed lawsuits against the El Paso County Board of Commissioners and the former sheriff, alleging negligence in enforcing the state's red flag law. The lawsuits, filed just before the second anniversary of the shooting, argue that the authorities failed to act on clear warning signs regarding the gunman, Anderson Aldrich, who had a history of violent threats. Additionally, plaintiffs are suing the nightclub's owners for reducing security measures over the years, compromising safety for profit. The red flag law, enacted in 2019, allows law enforcement to temporarily seize firearms from individuals deemed a threat, but county officials resisted its implementation, citing Second Amendment rights. The complaints assert that the shooting could have been prevented had the law been enforced. A news conference is planned for the anniversary, where victims and families will address the legal actions taken.