DENVER: Seven people, including the suspect, died in a shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Sunday, after the shooter attacked a birthday party where his girlfriend was present and opened fire.

Children at the scene appear to have been spared and were placed with relatives, the statement released by police and city officials said.

“Upon arrival, officers located six deceased adults and one adult male with serious injuries who was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries,” the statement said.

Published in Dawn, May 10th, 2021

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