Five Dead and Fifteen Injured at Mexico's BPM Festival

This article originally appeared on THUMP. 

Update: At a press conference this afternoon, local authorities in Mexico have reported that the death toll at the BPM festival has risen to five—with three of the victims being security staff at the Blue Parrot nightclub where the shooting took place—and that there are now 15 people injured, rather than the 12 that were reported earlier today.

Our reporter in Mexico has gone on to inform us that, all five fatalities were part of the BPM team, with two Canadians, a Columbina, and an Italian dying in the incident.

Quintana Roo state attorney Miguel Angel Pech Cen told reporters three individuals were detained by the police. Authorities are now waiting for the club's security videos before sharing any further details. At the press conference, Pech Cen also said the shooting was probably the result of a disagreement between people inside the nightclub and said security guards had come under fire when they tried to contain the dispute.

Scheduled performers for the Elrow Blue Parrot party included Seth Troxler, Paco Osuna, Technasia, Sante, Sidney Charles, De La Swing, and George Privatti.

Videos reportedly taken in the aftermath of the shooting have been posted to social media.

Jackmaster, who played at BPM festival, tweeted early about the shooting to his followers and advised festival guests to stay indoors.

In a since-deleted tweet, BPM announced on its Twitter account that all shows and parties have been shut down as police investigations continue. The BPM Festival, which took place this weekend, celebrated its 10-year anniversary this year.

As word of the shooting spread, many in the DJ world have offered their thoughts and condolences to the victims and the festivalgoers.

THUMP will update this story as more info is released. Additional reportage is courtesy of Diane Jeantet.