Several people have reportedly been hurt during a shooting at a bar in the USA.
Police in Blacksburg, Virginia, said they responded to reports of shots fired at Melody Hookah Lounge on Main Street. A person carrying a gun was spotted nearby.
A number of people were taken to local hospitals, but the extent of their injuries is not yet known.
Nearby, Virginia Tech university was placed on lockdown, with students warned on Twitter to stay indoors.
Local police issued the following bulletin with the incident ongoing: "Blacksburg Police responded to the report of shots fired at the Melody Hookah Lounge located at 109 N Main St in downtown Blacksburg.
"Multiple individuals were transported from the scene to local hospitals. Multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting in the area and following up on leads.
"This is an ongoing investigation by the Blacksburg Police, and anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Blacksburg Police Department."
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