UPDATE: According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, one suspect is dead while a search is ongoing for a possible second.
One suspect is dead at the scene, unknown at this time if we have a second suspect. Searches are being conducted. https://t.co/qBJvkaO7xT
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) August 26, 2018
ORIGINAL: Sad news out of Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday as at least four people have been killed while multiple others have been injured after a gunman opened fire at a Madden NFL 19 tournament.
The shooting took place at the Jacksonville Landing in downtown Jacksonville. The Madden event itself was being hosted at the GLHF Game Bar within the shopping and restaurant complex.
My sources: 4 dead at Jacksonville Landing. 10 victims. Madden Tournament. All hands on deck. Patients to multiple hospitals.
— Vic Micolucci WJXT (@WJXTvic) August 26, 2018
One of the victims who was killed is reported to be one of the players in the Madden qualifier that was streaming live on Twitch at the time of the shooting.
Multiple reports claim at least 10 have shot while the local police have confirmed what is being classified as a “mass shooting”.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office has also warned all patrons to avoid the area at all costs.
Mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing. Stay far away from the area. The area is not safe at this time. STAY AWAY #TheLandingMassShooting
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) August 26, 2018
Audio of the attack was caught during the broadcast. While shots can’t be seen, you immediately see the feed cut while the sound of bullets rain down from the assailant. The sound of panic and fear can also be heard after the shooting begins.
Please be warned that the audio is graphic in nature, and may not be appropriate for some audiences.
https://twitter.com/AlBoeNEWS/status/1033785986637950976
Stay tuned to Sports Gamers Online for more updates as they become available.