Two individuals have died following a shooting at a Virginia gym, news agencies reported citing local police.
The Alexandria Police Department stated that officers responded to a shooting at OneLife Fitness, a gym and health club in southwest Alexandria, around 4 pm on Saturday. Both individuals, including the suspected shooter, initially sustained life-threatening injuries and were transported to a hospital.
The male victim and the alleged shooter were later pronounced dead by Saturday night. OneLife Fitness clarified that neither man was an employee of the gym.
Approximately 60 people were inside the facility at the time of the incident, evacuating through the front and back exits, as reported by local news outlets.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred on Saturday at our Alexandria location. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected," OneLife Fitness said in a statement.
The medical examiner's office will determine the exact cause of death for both men, according to police. The Alexandria Police Department did not immediately provide further information on the circumstances leading to the shooting.
The incident remains under investigation by Alexandria police.
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