A mass shooting at a nightclub left two people dead and several injured.
The incident took place at London Pub in Oslo, Norway, where a man pulled a gun out of his bag and started shooting at revelers at the gay nightclub just after 1 am on Saturday.
According to the police, the suspect, a male, has already been arrested and remains in custody.
Furthermore, it was revealed that at least two people died as a result of the mass shooting, whereas ten were rushed to the hospital for treatment. An additional 12 individuals were treated on the scene.
Recalling the terrifying moment gunfire erupted inside the club, one witness said: “I saw a man come in with a bag, he took out a weapon and started shooting.”
Meanwhile, the national newspaper, VG, claimed that “witnesses said people ran from the scene in panic.”
Horrific photos and clips showing the panic at the club and people receiving treatment after the shooting have since also emerged on social media.
“Two people have been confirmed dead in the shooting episode. There are several seriously injured,” Oslo Police District confirmed in a statement.
“The police defined the mission as a PLIVO [acute and life-threatening] incident.”
As of this writing, it is believed that several victims of the shooting remain in critical condition.
According to the local media, the gunman fired “up to 20 shots” after pulling a gun out of his bag inside the club.
The incident remains under investigation with more details to follow.
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