The shooting in the Norwegian capital, Oslo, in which two people were killed and many were injured during the night, is being investigated as a possible terrorist act, Reuters and the Associated Press reported, citing police.

Law enforcement officials say two people were killed and 14 were injured in a shooting in front of a nightclub popular with the LGBT community.

Eight of the victims were admitted to hospital.

Police said a suspect in the attack had been detained.

He is believed to be the sole perpetrator and no other people are involved.

At least two people were killed in a shooting at a nightclub in Oslo

The shooting took place before a gay parade planned for today in Oslo.

Festival organizers have said they are canceling the event on police advice.

According to a police spokesman, the motives for the attack are not known at the moment and it is not clear whether it has anything to do with the parade.

Law enforcement officials said the suspect was a Norwegian citizen of Iranian descent who was known to police.

Two firearms were seized in connection with the attack.

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