8 people shot at Martin Luther King Day event in Florida: Reports
At least eight people were injured in a shooting at an event Monday in the US state of Florida to commemorate civil rights champion Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., according to media reports.
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The shooting occurred at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce.
One of the victims was critically injured and four others were wounded while attempting to leave the area, including a child.
Authorities said that more than 1,000 people were attending the event.
The local sheriff's office said the shooting started after a disagreement but did not say whether any suspects were in custody.