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Florida nightclub shooting: Two dead and 16 injured in Fort Myers Florida nightclub shooting: Two dead and 16 injured in Fort Myers
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Two people have been killed and up to 16 injured in a shooting at a nightclub in the city of Fort Myers in Florida, police say.Two people have been killed and up to 16 injured in a shooting at a nightclub in the city of Fort Myers in Florida, police say.
The attack happened at around 00:30 (04:30 GMT) on Monday at Club Blu, which was reportedly hosting a party for teenagers. The attack happened at Club Blu, which was hosting a party for teenagers.
Three people have been arrested. Police have arrested three people but said the incident was "not an act of terror".
The police have confirmed the two killed as 18-year-old Ste'fan Strawder, a leading local high school basketball player, and 14-year-old Sean Archilles. The two killed were identified as 18-year-old Ste'fan Strawder, a leading local high school basketball player and 14-year-old Sean Archilles.
Jean Archilles, Sean's father, said his son loved football and basketball. "He liked to make people laugh. He's a funny kid. He's always joking."Jean Archilles, Sean's father, said his son loved football and basketball. "He liked to make people laugh. He's a funny kid. He's always joking."
Mr Archilles said of his son's attacker. "When he lays down in his bed, how is he feeling about what he did? A 14-year-old kid! The victims of the attack were between 12 and 27 years old. A hospital spokeswoman said four people remained in hospital with serious injuries. Police are still investigating the motive behind the attack.
"Is he thinking about his family, his friends? Because everybody has family and friends. Does he feel good about himself?"
The victims of the attack were between 12 and 27 years old. A hospital spokeswoman said three people remained in hospital with serious injuries.
Police told local media there was no clear link between the shootings and terrorism.
'Dodging bullets''Dodging bullets'
Shots were fired outside in the club's car park where witnesses described the scene to reporters as a "mad house".Shots were fired outside in the club's car park where witnesses described the scene to reporters as a "mad house".
Tatian Nouhaioi, a neighbour, told ABC News: "It was a young teen event. There were kids. The kid I was holding in my lap, he was 14 years old that got shot.
"And then there was a little girl who also got shot and she was 13. One of the security guard's daughter got shot, so I mean there was kids 13, 14, 15, 16."
Florida Governor Rick Scott released a statement saying: "I have cancelled my events today to meet with law enforcement and local officials in Fort Myers.
"While we are still learning the details about what happened this morning, we know that some of the victims of this terrible incident were children. We will continue to pray for the victims and their families."
The club said the shooting happened as the party ended and parents arrived to pick up their children. Florida state records show the alcohol licence for the club was revoked on 7 June last year. Another official notice was served to the club in 2014 for criminal activity.
Syreeta Gary, whose daughter was at the club, told the local Fox 4 news channel: "I just thank God that my daughter is OK because she could have been shot," adding that, at one point, her daughter was "dodging bullets and running dropping between cars".Syreeta Gary, whose daughter was at the club, told the local Fox 4 news channel: "I just thank God that my daughter is OK because she could have been shot," adding that, at one point, her daughter was "dodging bullets and running dropping between cars".
"It's ridiculous that these kids have to go through this, they can't enjoy themselves because you have other people there who have criminalistic minds - they just want to terrorise things. I'm just glad she's OK.""It's ridiculous that these kids have to go through this, they can't enjoy themselves because you have other people there who have criminalistic minds - they just want to terrorise things. I'm just glad she's OK."
Club Blu released a statement on Facebook expressing its deep sorrow over the incident. It was hosting a Swimsuit Glow Party where no ID was required, according to a flyer. Florida Governor Rick Scott released a statement saying: "I have cancelled my events today to meet with law enforcement and local officials in Fort Myers.
"While we are still learning the details about what happened this morning, we know that some of the victims of this terrible incident were children. We will continue to pray for the victims and their families."
The club hosted a swimsuit party on Sunday night where no ID was required, according to a flyer. Florida state records show the alcohol licence for the club was revoked on 7 June last year. Another official notice was served to the club in 2014 for criminal activity.
Club Blu said the shooting happened as the party ended and parents arrived to pick up their children. The club expressed its deep sorrow over the incident in a statement on Facebook.
Shots were also fired at a nearby home and a vehicle, where one person suffered a minor injury.Shots were also fired at a nearby home and a vehicle, where one person suffered a minor injury.
Officers are trying to determine the motive of the shootings.
Six weeks ago, a gunman attacked a gay nightclub in the Florida city of Orlando, killing 49 people. It was the worst mass shooting in recent US history.Six weeks ago, a gunman attacked a gay nightclub in the Florida city of Orlando, killing 49 people. It was the worst mass shooting in recent US history.
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