Reports are coming through this morning of another mass shooting in the US, this time at a nightclub in Fort Myers, Florida.
It’s believed the attack happened during a teenage disco at Club Blu Bar and Grill in the city. Two people are reported dead so far, and as many as 16 injured.
PHOTO: From "teen night" shooting scene at #ClubBlu in Fort Myers. Our photogs and reporters are on scene.@ABC7SWFL pic.twitter.com/ie8FZteycW
— Christina Carilla (@ChristinaCFox10) July 25, 2016
Some reports say that the club patrons could be as young as 13.
Shooting at a nightclub in Fort Myers, Florida
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One person has been detained, according to authorities.
The Mirror is reporting that there are three different shooting scenes – near the club and at nearby junctions – but it is not known yet if the incidents are connected.
At least 20 cop cars on scene. Working to get info. Believed to be connected to shooting at Club Blu.@Fox4Now pic.twitter.com/eTJRky63TY
— Stephanie Tinoco (@STinocoWSOC9) July 25, 2016
One bystander told local TV that she heard about 30 gunshots, while another witness said:
“It was a mad house, people were running everywhere. All people were saying was their friends’ names to see if they’re okay — a lot of phone calls to parents. But it was one of the scariest sights to just see people come pouring out like that.”
Syreeta Gary's daughter almost got shot at Club Bleu. Her best friend wasn't so lucky. pic.twitter.com/5A3bA1EfBy
— Malcolm Johnson NBC10 Boston (@MalNBCBoston) July 25, 2016
It’s not clear as yet if police are still looking for the shooter.
This tragedy comes just six weeks after the massacre at the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, some 150 miles away from Fort Myers. A total of 49 people died in what has been declared the worst mass shooting in American history.
