Multiple gunshots reported at Florida shopping center

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Law enforcement and emergency crews flooded a shopping center where multiple gunshots were reported Tuesday night in Fort Myers, Florida.

There was no immediate confirmation of casualties at Bell Tower, which also houses a large movie theater.

NBC affiliate WBBH reported that police had closed the shopping plaza to all traffic. Nestor Montoya, a reporter for the station, posted a photo on Twitter showing numerous emergency vehicles gathered in the complex’s parking lot, saying multiple shots were heard.

A witness told the News-Press newspaper that he heard at least 10 shots and that he and other patrons were locked inside a restaurant at the scene.

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