U.S.: 17 injured in nightclub shooting in Arkansas
17 people were injured after a gunman opened fire at a nightclub in Little Rock city of Arkansas in the United States.
According to the Little Rock Police, the shooting ensued after a dispute at the nightclub and it is not a terror related incident.
"We do NOT believe this incident was an active shooter or terror related incident. It appears to have been a dispute at a concert," tweeted the Police.
We do NOT believe this incident was an active shooter or terror related incident. It appears to have been a dispute at a concert.
— Little Rock Police (@LRpolice) July 1, 2017
It added that no fatalities have been reported.
"#UPDATE as of now ALL 17 confirmed shooting victims are alive. We will provide additional updates as needed," it said in another tweet.
#UPDATE as of now ALL 17 confirmed shooting victims are alive. We will provide additional updates as needed.
— Little Rock Police (@LRpolice) July 1, 2017
Meanwhile yesterday, an ex-doctor of the New York City hospital opened fire inside the facility, killing a woman and wounding six people before turning the gun on himself.
-ANI
First published: 1 July 2017, 18:14 IST