A number of people were reported to have shot early on Sunday at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, local media said. The violence erupted at the Pulse nightclub, which urged patrons in a post on its Facebook page to 'get out' and 'keep running.' Local media reported that a number of people, ranging from seven to as many as 20, had been shot but there were was no confirmed fatalities. Several patrons posted on social media that a gunman was holed up inside and was holding hostages. Police could not be immediately reached to verify the reports. Video posted online showed a large response by police and emergency vehicles outside the nightclub
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