Shooting in America. (Symbolic)

There has been a shooting outside a nightclub on Church Street in Indianola, Mississippi, US. Three people have died in this shooting, while more than a dozen people have been injured. County Coroner Heather Burton said that the victims have been identified as Aaron Butler of Indianola, Cameron Lee Butts of Greenville and Marquette Butts.

Three people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a shooting outside a nightclub in Indianola, Mississippi, officials said. The incident took place near the Sunflower County Courthouse when a large crowd had gathered outside the club.

Three people died in the firing

Indianola Police Chief Ronald Sampson said officers were trying to manage traffic when the shooting occurred, the Associated Press reported. Coroner Heather Burton identified the victims as Aaron Butler, 19, of Indianola, Cameron Lee Butts, 19, of Greenville, and Marquette Butts, 19.

Police engaged in investigation

Let us tell you that Indianola is a small city with a population of 9,100. It is located in the Delta region of Mississippi, about 100 miles northwest of the state capital Jackson. So far, Chief Sampson has not shared any additional information about the incident. At present the police is investigating the matter. According to the police, local people say that they heard the sound of a dozen bullets.