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
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.
JUST IN: 1 suspect detained in nightclub shooting, 1 still on the run. Search along Ortiz Ave, closed between Luckett and Ballard Rd.
— WINK News (@winknews) July 25, 2016
MORE: 2nd shooting scene related to nightclub shooting. A home and cars were shot at in 2500 block of Parkway St. 1 person hurt.
— WINK News (@winknews) July 25, 2016
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First Published: Jul 25 2016 | 2:20 PM IST