The shooter who killed five people when he opened fire at a Colorado LGBT+ club in late November was indicted Tuesday on 305 counts, including several counts of murder. Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, has been in custody since the shooting, where at least 18 people were also injured.
The suspect, whom his court-appointed lawyers say he identifies as non-binary, appeared in court on Tuesday to be briefed on the long list of charges against him.
“We are taking this situation as seriously as possible”
Anderson Lee Aldrich, who did not speak at Tuesday’s appearance, also faces charges of attempted murder, hate crimes and assault.
Prosecutor Michael Allen told reporters that the sheer number of charges brought shows how seriously authorities are taking the attack.
“Obviously, when you file 305 charges in a case, it’s a testament to our community that we’re taking this situation as seriously as possible,” he said.
Handcuffed, the bearded and burly suspect wore prison gear and appeared to have recovered from injuries sustained when Q Club patrons overpowered him, ending the carnage.
Details have since emerged about the chaotic life of the suspect, whose parents were drug addicts and who experienced a rocky childhood. A two-day preliminary hearing has been set for February 22.
A full jury trial may not take place until 2024, according to the prosecutor.
Source: BFM TV
