Two people killed after suspected gang-related Texas dance studio shooting

Latest: Police are preparing to make arrests in connection with the suspected gang-related shootings that left two dead at a Texas dance studio.

Two people killed after suspected gang-related Texas dance studio shooting

Update 10pm: Police are preparing to make arrests in connection with the suspected gang-related shootings that left two dead at a Texas dance studio.

At least five others were injured in the incident at an unauthorized party at the studio.

Fort Worth police spokesman Mark Povero said arrests are imminent and that investigators believe gang activity was involved.

An unknown number of people exchanged gunfire from the studio's parking lot and across the street. Witnesses said the shooting began when a man ran toward the door to exit the studio.

Officers found one victim dead outside Studio 74 in Fort Worth, and several people were transported to hospitals - one of whom died from his injuries.

Earlier:

Two people are dead and several others injured following a shooting outside a non-profit dance studio in Texas.

Fort Worth Police spokesman Daniel Segura said east division officers responded to reports of a shooting at Studio 74's address in the city.

He says arriving officers discovered one victim dead outside the studio. Several others were shot and transported to hospitals.

Mr Segura says one victim died at the hospital as a result of his injuries.

No further information was immediately available. An investigation is ongoing.

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