Deadly shooting at nightclub in Fort Myers, Fla.

Two people were killed and as many as 16 others were injured after a person opened fire during an event geared toward teenagers at Club Blu in Fort Myers, Florida.

Police first responded to the scene at 12:30 a.m. early Monday morning where, “officers located several victims suffering from gunshots wounds,” according to a statement released by the Fort Myers Police Department. The injuries ranged from minor to life-threatening, according to police, who also confirmed that all of the victims were transported by Lee County Emergency Medical Services to area hospitals. (GMA)

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