Seven people have been shot at an Indiana nightclub during the early hours of Sunday morning.

Four men and three women were injured when two gunmen opened fire at the Dirtty's Jazz and Blues Club in Gary in northern Indiana on Sunday at about 2.30am.

An eighth person hurt his leg while trying to get to safety.

Four men and three women were injured when two gunmen opened fire at the Dirtty's Jazz and Blues Club in Gary (pictured)

Gary Police Detective Sgt. William Fazekas said one of the gunmen is in custody but officers are still searching for the other person involved.

Most of the victims are in a stable condition.

One victim was rushed to a Chicago hospital with more serious injuries.

Police would not reveal any further details about the circumstances of the shooting or a possible motive for the gunmen.