DHAKA: Two people have been killed and up to 16 more injured after a shooting at a nightclub in the Florida city of Fort Myers, police say.

Officers are at the nightclub, which was reportedly hosting a party for teenagers. Victims have not been identified.

Police have detained one person of interest in connection with the shooting.

The attack happened around 00:30 (04:30 GMT) on Monday morning at Club Blu, reports the BBC.

Local broadcaster WINK says that witnesses at the scene described the club as a ‘mad house’. All injured victims are reportedly in hospital.

Police are investigating two other locations in connection with the attack. Shots were fired at a home and a vehicle where a minor injury was reported.

Police have arrested a suspect at the second site.

Officers are also searching the area for other possible suspects.

BDST: 1538 HRS, JUL 25, 2016
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