17 people shot in gun spree at Florida nightclub ‘teen event’

Two people have been shot dead and at least 15 others hurt in a mass shooting at an event for teenagers at a nightclub in Florida.

The shooting is reported to have broken out at Club Blu in Fort Myers, Florida, during a ‘teen night’ event in the early hours of this morning.

Children as young as 13 are believed to have been caught up in the horror after shooting broke out at around 1am local time (6am UK time).

Early reports suggest one of the dead victims is a 14-year-old boy.

There are also reports of two other shootings in the nearby area.

It is not yet known if another shooter or multiple shooters are on the loose.

Current scene at Club Blu. Fort Myers Police Department in the county sheriffs office are both investigating. pic.twitter.com/ipFnw5TDZA

— Malcolm Johnson (@Malcolmsmedia) July 25, 2016