Fort Myers Nightclub Shooting: 2 Dead, at Least 14 Others Reportedly Wounded

Source: abcactionnews.com
Published: Jul 25, 2016
Author: staff
Post Date: 2016-07-25 08:24:30 by Stoner
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Three people have been detained and are being questioned by police after a shooting near a Fort Myers nightclub that left 2 dead and up to 16 injured.

Multiple law enforcement units responded to at least three locations in Fort Myers after reports of shots fired early Monday morning.

The first call came in just before 1 a.m. on Monday. The first scene is near the Club Blu Bar & Grill near the intersection of Evans Avenue and Carrell Road.

When police arrived to the scene they found several victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The injuries of the victims range from minor to life threatening and they were all transported to local hospitals. There were other victims injured but they left the scene on their own and were treated at area hospitals.

Fort Myers police have "deemed the area safe" and say there are up to 16 people who are injured. Two victims have been confirmed dead. Investigators are working to identify the victims.

Officials with the Lee Memorial Health System say victims began arriving at the hospital around 1:30 a.m. on Monday. Of the 16 victims, their ages range from 12 to 27 years old. Four victims remain at the Lee Memorial Hospital. Of those four, two were admitted to the ICU, one is in serious condition and one is in critical condition. One person was admitted to the hospital in fair condition and all other victims were treated and released. There was one victim who was treated and released at Cape Coral Hospital.

Police say there are two other locations involved in this shooting.

The second location is 2550 Parkway Street. At this location, it appears a residence and vehicles were shot and police say there was one minor injury reported.

A third incident occurred on Ortiz Avenue between Luckett Road and Ballard Road and police say they have detained three people who they believe are connected to the incidents.

Club Blu posted a statement on their Facebook page. They said:

"We are deeply sorry for all involved. We tried to give the teens WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS A SAFE PLACE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME. Ages 12-17. There was armed security as well as full security,inside and out. As the club was closing and parents were picking their children up.....that's when all this took place. There was nothing more we could of done az you see it was not kids at the party that did this despicable act."

Read the Facebook post below, or click here.

The Fort Myers Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff's Office are investigating and searching for people who may be involved in this shooting.

The shooting in Fort Myers comes over a month after a shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando that was the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history. The shooting at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016 left 49 victims dead and 53 others wounded.

This is a developing story.


Here we go again. No word yet on the perps, except just heard one in custody, looking for two others.

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#1: misterwhite    To: Stoner (#0)

"WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS A SAFE PLACE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME. Ages 12-17."

Gee. I hope Deckard wasn't hurt.

misterwhite posted on 2016-07-25 08:35:12   Reply   Private Reply


#2: jeremiad    To: misterwhite (#1)

Now we know why schools want to delay start times. Kids are out doing research late at night, and need to get in some sleep before learning about climate change, and how Heather has two mommies on some days, but two daddies at night.

jeremiad posted on 2016-07-25 09:51:45   Reply   Private Reply


#3: Stoner    To: misterwhite (#1)

Do not know anything yet, but I am guessing it was " dindu nuffins ", and somebody got " disrespected "

Stoner posted on 2016-07-25 10:01:52   Reply   Private Reply


#4: Deckard    To: misterwhite (#1)

Coward.

Deckard posted on 2016-07-25 10:33:41   Reply   Private Reply


#5: redleghunter    To: Stoner (#0)

WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS A SAFE PLACE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME. Ages 12-17.

Unfit parents or need to get their heads examined.

Who would think a night club environment for teens and pre teens is a safe environment? Such places put a "predators welcome" sign on the door. Impressionable youth at those places are preyed on by pedophiles and drug pushers looking for new clientele for addiction.

A safe place for the kiddos is at home or on a ball field.

Take the kiddos to a ball game instead of these drug and sex factories.

redleghunter posted on 2016-07-25 11:18:15   Reply   Private Reply


#6: Stoner    To: redleghunter (#5)

Well, I have to agree with what you said.

My, how times have changed. Maybe I am just getting old, could be.

When I was a kid, 13, the local Jaycees opened up a "Teen Center". It was downtown, across the street from the Police Dept. It was open Fri & Sat night. Was a place for teenagers to go, hang out, dance, etc. They sold sodas, chips, hot dogs, etc. They hired local bands, teenagers just getting started ( typical garage bands ). It was chaperoned by many of the Jaycees, & parents. Naturally, the police stopped in as well. They closed up at 12:00 midnight. It was good clean fun for kids, no trouble. It was so successful that a couple neighboring small towns started one.

I guess things are different now. What a shame!!

Stoner posted on 2016-07-25 11:53:11   Reply   Private Reply


#7: misterwhite    To: Stoner (#3)

"Do not know anything yet, but I am guessing it was " dindu nuffins ", and somebody got " disrespected "

That's what it looks like. NHI.

misterwhite posted on 2016-07-25 13:47:56   Reply   Private Reply


#8: misterwhite    To: Deckard (#4)

"Coward."

Whew! So you're OK.

misterwhite posted on 2016-07-25 13:49:06   Reply   Private Reply