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| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: DNA webdesk |Updated: Jul 25, 2016, 06:08 PM IST
At least two people were killed and 17 others wounded in a shooting at a Florida nightclub, on Monday.
Police confirmed that the incident occurred at Club Blu in Fort Myers, which US media said was holding a party for teenagers.
Three people had been detained for questioning, the police said, and the area was 'deemed safe' although roads in the vicinity were closed as the investigation continues.
Police are at the scene which eye-witnesses say is covered by at least two dozen evidence markers indicating bullet casings., it added.
The shooting comes just six weeks after an attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida that left 49 dead in the worst gun massacre in recent US history. Police killed the gunman, Omar Mateen, a 29-year-old US citizen of Afghan origin, after a three-hour standoff.
Florida club shooting updates
# Injuries at Club Blu ranges from minor to life threatening.
# Police seeking to determine motive behind shooting.
# Two more people have been detained for questioning.
Employee at the club too shocked to speak, reports NBC
He (employee) was just shaking his head, and through tears giving the indication again that this is a very, very traumatic experience. He could not even form words.
This is a flyer promoting last nights teen party at Club Blu @abcactionnews Shooting started in parking lot #clubblu pic.twitter.com/RnZo9y0Qwa
— Rodney Dunigan (@rodneydunigan) July 25, 2016
Police have detained one person and are looking for other, reports RT America
# According to Winknews, witnesses describe the moments outside the club as a 'mad house.' There were reports of gunshots and people poured out of the nightclub, a witness said.
One witness told WTSP they heard 'at least 30 gunshots' ring out and said several people were involved in the attack.
Full release by Fort Myers Police after #ClubBlu shooting pic.twitter.com/CIcnmjrNpu
— Joshua Hoyos (@JoshuaHoyos) July 25, 2016
The Fort Myers Police Department is confirming two people have died and 14 to 16 have been injured at the club blu shooting on Evans Av.
— Malcolm Johnson (@Malcolmsmedia) July 25, 2016
Club Blu nightclub in Fort Myers, Florida
CBS quoted Lieutenant Jim Mulligan of the Lee County Sheriff's Office as telling its Fort Myers affiliate WINK-TV that a large number of deputies are at Club Blu, which was hosting a teen party.
Syreeta Gary's daughter almost got shot at Club Bleu. Her best friend wasn't so lucky. pic.twitter.com/5A3bA1EfBy
— Malcolm Johnson (@Malcolmsmedia) July 25, 2016
