3 dead, shooter included, after the gunman opened fire on a yoga studio in Tallahassee

Three people died, including the shooter, after an armed gunman opened fire on a yoga class in Tallahassee, Florida on Friday night.

The shooting took place at Hot Yoga Tallahassee in the state capital shortly before 18 hours. when a man opened fire while a class was taking place in the building, according to the Tallahassee Police Department. In total, the shooter fired at six people and a seventh victim was injured when he was flogged.

The gunman died when the police arrived at the scene just three minutes after the first 911 call, officials said.

Scott Paul Beierle, 40, was identified by the Tallahassee police as the gunman.

Police in Tallahassee announced that the two victims of the shooting were Nancy Van Vessem, 61, and Maura Binkley, 21.

"Many people fought back and tried not only to save themselves, but also other people, showing the courage of people who do not just run, but the strength of our community and the community. The spirit of those who try to help and save and protect others, "said Tallahassee Police Chief Michael DeLeo.

The police are investigating a link between the alleged gunman and the people inside the yoga studio.

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Two victims remain in the hospital in stable condition, while three have been treated and released, police said.

The mayor of Tallahassee, Andrew Gillum, Democratic candidate for the governorship of Florida, was campaigning in Miami with former President Barack Obama earlier in the day on Friday, and announced that he would return to the city .

"No act of gun violence is acceptable," wrote Gillum on Twitter.

Gillum extolled his opposition to the National Rifle Association during his campaign and is in favor of strengthening gun control measures.

ABC News & # 39; Cherise Rudy and Louise Simpson contributed to this report.