A fatal incident rattled Lake Worth Beach in the early hours as gunfire erupted in a popular nightlife area, according to local authorities. The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office has confirmed that four individuals were shot, resulting in two fatalities, at a downtown bar located in the 600 block of Lake Avenue. The incident occurred around 1 a.m.

Details remained scarce as officials have yet to disclose a motive or identify a suspect in connection with the violence. Witnesses were left stunned by the sudden burst of violence. "When I came back I saw police pull up, immediately ran in and saw two of our coworkers deceased on the floor. One in pretty bad condition and the other one already ran out and found an ambulance but four people (were) shot," explained a witness in a CBS-affiliate WPEC interview. This account provides a grim picture of the aftermath within the establishment where the victims were found, as reported by CBS News.

The two survivors of the shooting were swiftly taken to the hospital, with one of them suffering from life-threatening injuries; while the condition of the second injured party was described as stable. Local news outlet WPBF reports that there is currently no information available regarding what precipitated the shooting, nor have any arrests been announced in the case's immediate aftermath. The investigation is ongoing as officers and detectives work to understand the series of events that led to this deadly episode of violence.