Armed attack on a US nightclub, five dead.

The event took place in Colorado, the United States, in a gay-night club.

And as a result of the attack, 18 people were injured.

The news was released by police, reports CNN.

Now, it is believed that the suspect has been apprehended by police and is in custody.

The captain of firefighters in Colorado Springs, Mike Smaldino, said 11 ambulances responded to the scene after numerous 911 calls were received.

The nightclub, which was attacked by “Club Q”, in a statement revealed that it was completely destroyed by the attack.

The announcement comforted the victims ' families.