India, April 9 -- At least three people were killed and three others were injured in a mass shooting in Spotsylvania County, in northeastern Virginia on Tuesday, media reports said.

Speaking on the incident, Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office wrote on Facebook: "At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office received information of a shooting in the area of Olde Greenwhich Circle in Spotsylvania."

"Upon arrival, deputies found multiple subjects shot," the post further said.

The official said three of the injured people have been taken to the hospital for treatment.

An investigation into the incident is currently underway.

The ages of the victims and their identities have not been revealed so far.

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