Colorado Springs shooting -- in pictures

  • Mourners stand outside Colorado Springs City Hall. Getty Images / AFP
    Mourners stand outside Colorado Springs City Hall. Getty Images / AFP
  • A gunman opened fire in a Colorado Springs nightclub on November 19, killing five and injuring 25. Getty Images / AFP
    A gunman opened fire in a Colorado Springs nightclub on November 19, killing five and injuring 25. Getty Images / AFP
  • Hundreds rallied outside the courthouse to recognise the victims and comfort each other. Getty Images / AFP
    Hundreds rallied outside the courthouse to recognise the victims and comfort each other. Getty Images / AFP
  • Club Q co-owner Nic Grzecka is embraced by mourners outside Colorado Springs City Hall. Getty Images / AFP
    Club Q co-owner Nic Grzecka is embraced by mourners outside Colorado Springs City Hall. Getty Images / AFP
  • Supporters of Club Q embrace outside city hall. AP
    Supporters of Club Q embrace outside city hall. AP
  • The crowd listens to speakers outside city hall. AP
    The crowd listens to speakers outside city hall. AP
  • There were many tears for the victims from friends, families and a lot of supportive strangers. AP
    There were many tears for the victims from friends, families and a lot of supportive strangers. AP
  • Nic Grezcka, co-owner of Club Q, hugs a patron outside city hall. AP
    Nic Grezcka, co-owner of Club Q, hugs a patron outside city hall. AP
  • The alleged gunman faces possible hate crime charges. AP
    The alleged gunman faces possible hate crime charges. AP
  • Investigators continue to collect evidence after a mass shooting at Club Q. AP
    Investigators continue to collect evidence after a mass shooting at Club Q. AP
  • The gunman was released from hospital on Tuesday. AP
    The gunman was released from hospital on Tuesday. AP
  • Photographs of the victims of the mass shooting make up part of a makeshift memorial near the club. AP
    Photographs of the victims of the mass shooting make up part of a makeshift memorial near the club. AP
  • Preliminary charges against the gunman include five counts of first-degree murder and five counts of a bias-motivated crime – elsewhere called a hate crime – causing bodily injury, per El Paso County Court’s online docket. AP
    Preliminary charges against the gunman include five counts of first-degree murder and five counts of a bias-motivated crime – elsewhere called a hate crime – causing bodily injury, per El Paso County Court’s online docket. AP
  • A mass shooting is defined as an incident with at least four killed or injured, not including the gunman. AP
    A mass shooting is defined as an incident with at least four killed or injured, not including the gunman. AP
  • Richard Fierro consoles his daughter, Kassandra, whose boyfriend, Raymond Green Vance, was among those killed. Mr Fierro, a US Army veteran, is credited with subduing the gunman. Getty Images / AFP
    Richard Fierro consoles his daughter, Kassandra, whose boyfriend, Raymond Green Vance, was among those killed. Mr Fierro, a US Army veteran, is credited with subduing the gunman. Getty Images / AFP
  • Mr Fierro consoles his daughter, Kassandra, as she mourns her boyfriend at the memorial outside of Club Q. Getty Images / AFP
    Mr Fierro consoles his daughter, Kassandra, as she mourns her boyfriend at the memorial outside of Club Q. Getty Images / AFP
  • Artist Paes164 paints a mural at his art gallery and lounge in Colorado Springs. Reuters
    Artist Paes164 paints a mural at his art gallery and lounge in Colorado Springs. Reuters
  • Latisha Hardy and daughter Yvonne Shepherd write notes in chalk on the sidewalk at the memorial. Reuters
    Latisha Hardy and daughter Yvonne Shepherd write notes in chalk on the sidewalk at the memorial. Reuters
  • Shooting survivor Ed Sanders says he is resilient and won't be 'taken out by some sick person'. AP
    Shooting survivor Ed Sanders says he is resilient and won't be 'taken out by some sick person'. AP
  • James Slaugh suffered a bullet wound to his shoulder during the mass shooting. AP
    James Slaugh suffered a bullet wound to his shoulder during the mass shooting. AP
  • Dallas Dutka says a prayer for her cousin Daniel Aston who was killed in the shooting. AP
    Dallas Dutka says a prayer for her cousin Daniel Aston who was killed in the shooting. AP
  • The US has recorded more than 600 mass shootings so far this year, the Gun Violence Archive reported. Getty Images / AFP
    The US has recorded more than 600 mass shootings so far this year, the Gun Violence Archive reported. Getty Images / AFP
  • Raymond Green Vance was celebrating a birthday at the club when he was killed. AP
    Raymond Green Vance was celebrating a birthday at the club when he was killed. AP
  • Victim Kelly Loving was described by her sister as loving, caring and sweet. AP
    Victim Kelly Loving was described by her sister as loving, caring and sweet. AP
  • Victim Ashley Paugh had a young daughter and worked with a non-profit that helped foster children. EPA
    Victim Ashley Paugh had a young daughter and worked with a non-profit that helped foster children. EPA
  • Derrick Rump was a bartender at Club Q. EPA
    Derrick Rump was a bartender at Club Q. EPA
  • Daniel Aston, the bar's supervisor, moved to Colorado Springs two years ago to be closer to his mother and father. EPA
    Daniel Aston, the bar's supervisor, moved to Colorado Springs two years ago to be closer to his mother and father. EPA
  • Mr Fierro said that he does not consider himself a hero and was merely thinking of saving his family when he tackled the gunman. AP
    Mr Fierro said that he does not consider himself a hero and was merely thinking of saving his family when he tackled the gunman. AP