MULTIPLE people have been injured and at least two people have died in a mass shooting in Florida, according to reports.
At least 15 partygoers celebrating Halloween in the Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa have reportedly been shot.
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Twitter/@DJBrianDaweA witness has claimed that between 30 and 40 shots could be heard as the gunman unloaded two clips[/caption]
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Footage shared on social media shows people fleeing the scene as a barrage of gunshots could be heard.
People at the scene have reported hearing between 30 and 40 shots.
DJ Brian Dawe who had just finished his set before the incident took place reportedly witnessed part of the attack.
“Finished my DJ set and as I was about to step out the door there was a shooter who unloaded at least 2 clips, probably 30-40 shots,” he posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“I saw 7 or so hit, at least 1 dead, and one getting chest compressions, he was more than likely gone also. Stay safe.”
Another X user replied: “Me and my friends were there. Happens so fast, it takes some seconds to understand what’s happening.
“We are ok at home now. Sad and angry and shocked.
“Such a cowardly act to open fire at innocent people. We hope the best for those injured.”
Meanwhile, a Reddit user shared a screenshot of a community app informing locals of the latest news in the area.
One notification read: “Check on your family. Shots fired in Ybor at least 15 shot.
“It’s a blood bath out there.”
Screams could be heard as people desperately fled the scene in footage shared on social media by a partygoer.
Others can be seen crouching on the ground grabbing items such as tables to shield themselves.
“My roomie recorded this. We were in Ybor, enjoying our Halloweekend when there were shots fired,” the X user wrote.
“I almost was trampled trying to seek shelter and my roommate was forced to hide as best as they could outside.
“Thankfully we are safe but I’m just… so tired of this being a reality.”
It is not yet officially confirmed if the gunman has been apprehended but Dawe claims that he said the shooter is in custody.
“I can confirm it, I saw it with my own eyes. Shooter was in custody,” he posted on X.
“My friend has a video of him in cuffs with the gun on the road in front of him.”
According to NBC reporter Ashley Graham, two people have been confirmed dead following the attack.
The Tampa Police Department plans to hold a press conference at 6am.
The shooting comes just four days after a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine that left 18 people dead.
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