MARION COUNTY, Fla. — A deputy is now in recovery after being shot outside of a nightclub early Sunday morning, officials with the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.

Officials said the incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. outside of Time Nighclub, located at 9355 SE Maricamp Rd. The deputy was transported to the hospital and went into surgery.

Another person was also shot and was treated at a hospital, according to officials.

Both the deputy and the additional person are expected to make a full recovery.

The incident is currently under investigation. According to Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods, it is currently unknown what prompted the shooting in what the sheriff said was a crowd of roughly 100 people.

The club owner says he does not want this shooting associated with his business, saying it happened in a different plaza.

At this time, the sheriff's office says the major crimes unit is reviewing surveillance video in the hopes of identifying a suspect.

The sheriff's office is asking anyone who may have been in the area or have any information about who may be responsible to call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at (352)-368-STOP(7867).

This is a developing story. Check back with Spectrum News 13 for additional updates.