The attacker who killed five people at an LGBT nightclub in Colorado last year has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder and attempted murder.

Victims called Anderson Lee Aldrich, 23, a "coward" and a "monster" for the rampage at Club Q in Colorado Springs on 19 November 2022.

The shooting was stopped by club-goers, who subdued the attacker until police arrived.

The attack left 17 others wounded.

The victims who were killed were Daniel Aston, 28; Derrick Rump, 38; Kelly Loving, 40; Ashley Paugh, 34; and, Raymond Vance, 22.

As part of a plea deal, the attacker was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, and 46 consecutive 48-year sentences for the attempted murders, in addition to pleading "no contest" to charges of bias-motivated crimes.

 

"When you commit a hate crime, you are targeting a group of people for their simple existence," Judge Michael McHenry said. "The sentence in this court is that such hate will not be tolerated."

 

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I wonder if young mr Andy will think it was worth it as he rots his life away in the super max perhaps he will catch some other inmates fancy hummm?he’s easily got at least 40 years ahead of him oh well guess he’s right we’re he belongs