A mass shooting in Virginia has left two people dead and three others wounded, as authorities continue their investigation into the incident. The gunman fled the scene before police arrived.

Officers discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One adult male was pronounced dead at the scene, while another died later in the hospital from injuries sustained during the shooting. The three other victims are currently receiving treatment, according to Mail Online.

This incident is the latest in a series of gun violence cases in the U.S., which remains a persistent issue across the country.

A mass shooting in Virginia has left two people dead and three others wounded, as authorities continue their investigation into the incident. The gunman fled the scene before police arrived.

Officers discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One adult male was pronounced dead at the scene, while another died later in the hospital from injuries sustained during the shooting. The three other victims are currently receiving treatment, according to Mail Online.

This incident is the latest in a series of gun violence cases in the U.S., which remains a persistent issue across the country.

Earlier in September, a tragic school shooting in Georgia claimed the lives of four persons and left nine others injured. The 14-year-old suspect, Colt Gray, was arrested and charged with four counts of felony murder.