Two dead, several injured in nightclub shooting in Florida

Club was hosting a 'teen party' when the shooting started; one suspect has been detained

The nightclub in Florida, which was hosting the teen party. Photo: Twitter handle of tv_brendon
The nightclub in Florida, which was hosting the teen party. Photo: Twitter handle of tv_brendon
BS Web Team Mumbai
Last Updated : Jul 25 2016 | 2:51 PM IST
Tragedy struck Florida on Monday, with reports indicating that two people have been killed and several injured in a mass shooting incident at a night club, according to media reports. 

The nightclub, Club Blu Bar and Grill, in Fort Myers, is said to have been hosting a ‘teen night’ when the shooting took place, a report in RT News. Shortly after 1 am, gunmen started firing at the people — mostly teenagers — present at the party. Children, as young as 13 years old, are believed to be caught up in the shooting. 

One suspect has been detained, while another is on the run. A manhunt is currently underway, Wink News reports. 

A witness living two blocks away from the club said that she heard about 30 gunshots. She believes that there were multiple guns present at the location, according to a Wink News report.

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First Published: Jul 25 2016 | 2:20 PM IST

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