AN active shooter warning was issued for residents in Hernando County, Florida.
According to Tampa Bay 10, the incident unfolded at BioSpine Institute, a spine care and treatment center, on Mariner Boulevard south of Landover Boulevard in Spring Hill on July 26.
Is there an active shooter in Hernando County?
About 30 deputies arrived minutes later to evacuate the clinic, and found the suspect in an office toward the back of the building, WFLA reported.
It’s unclear how many people were inside the building when the shots rang out.
Police have confirmed that two people are in custody; however, the identity of those arrested has yet to be released.
“Some people were just running out. Some people ran to a church next door,” said sheriff’s office spokeswoman Denise Moloney.
“People were just getting out of there and getting to whatever safe place they could.”
At the time of the incident, the sheriff's office said the church across the street, Mariner United Methodist Church, was being used as a safe haven for people nearby.
As of 12pm, Hernando County deputies say there is no danger to the public after two people were taken into custody.
Was anyone killed in the shooting?
Moloney said a woman sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to an area hospital, where she is listed in critical condition.
The shooter was also injured and rushed to an area hospital.
“It is believed the two individuals are known to each other,” Moloney said.
The woman’s name is being withheld from the public.
Authorities are still working to determine how the shooter sustained a gunshot wound.
“It wasn’t from one of our deputies. We did not engage him,” Moloney said.
Officials said an investigation is underway.
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