The two unidentified suspects, who police believe were gang members, died at the scene, he said.
The security guard was also struck by gunfire and taken to a local hospital, Lopez said. His condition was unknown.
The investigation is ongoing, Lopez said.
It was unknown how many people were in the club when the shooting occurred. Security guard Charles White Jr., who was off duty but whose father is also a security guard at the club and was inside at the times of the shooting, said that his father was unhurt. He said all the security guards at the club are armed.
“I’m very thankful he’s OK,” White said of his father. “It’s unfortunate for the other [guard]. But we understand the risks that come with the job …. It gives me a little more respect for the police. Nobody knows what they have to go through.”
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