[akspa420]

This is just breaking -

Police are responding to a “mass shooting” Sunday at a popular area in downtown Jacksonville, Fla., filled with bars and restaurants.

“Mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing. Stay far away from the area. The area is not safe at this time. STAY AWAY,” the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office tweeted.

Police did not provide further information.

The shooting took place in the Jacksonville Landing area, which is located along the St. Johns River and is described as an area with "a wide variety of waterfront dining options and a cozy inside shopping mall."

Several people on social media participating in the Madden NFL Championship Series reported hearing gunshots during the tournament. A video surfaced on social media showed players disconnecting from the game as gunshots heard in the background.

A reporter from Fox-affiliate CBS47/FOX30, Brittney Donovan, said that at least one person was seen being loaded onto a stretcher and into an ambulance.

Madden NFL 19 is a video game based on the NFL that’s developed and published by EA Sports. Sunday's event was held at GLHF Game Bar, which is located in Jacksonville Landing.

The Jacksonville Landing hosts more than 600 events each year including Florida/Georgia Weekend Celebrations, the city's annual Christmas Tree lighting, in addition to New Year’s Eve and July 4th celebrations.

Update: Jacksonville police are now reporting that one suspect is dead at the scene. Some sources are saying 4 dead, 11 injured.

See attached video for the audio leading up to and including the shooting.

[WindsofWoe22]

Was just about to post the video. I'll see what else is on Twitter or 4chan to put on here.

So far 4 dead, 15 shot I believe

[tuuza]

Just before the camera turns off, you can see the laser pointer on the guy with red shirt. Guess he was the first one, (un)lucky camera timing.

[OhJstFkOffAlrdy]

Thanks for posting this. Couldn't find a page where any of the embedded videos were working because the internet is evidently run by incompetent *******.

Kinda sucks that the camera on the players cut off *right* before the first shots. Going by the timing of it, ol' boy in the red shirt was the first target.

Knowing EA, they'll probably classify the bullets as DLC and make the tournament organizers and victims pay a fee for their use.

[Ittybittykitty]

Originally Posted by tuuza ↗

Just before the camera turns off, you can see the laser pointer on the guy with red shirt. Guess he was the first one, (un)lucky camera timing.

I found this image on Twitter.

[tuuza]

https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/...y-clayton.html

Apparently the red shirted guy.

Real name David Katz

[kellyhound]

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Department reported Sunday that multiple people have been killed by a gunman at a livestream event for the new “Madden NFL 19” game at the GLHF Game Bar at The Landing in Jacksonville, Fla.

A competitor in the tournament told the Los Angeles Times that the shooter was a player who lost and opened fire on others before killing himself. The Times’ source, Steven “Steveyj” Javaruski, said that the shooter shot at least five people, killing two or three, before taking his own life.

The Sheriff’s department on Twitter advised people to stay away from the area. One suspect is dead at the scene and the department added that it is “unknown at the time if we have a second suspect.”

[OneStepToDeath]

Originally Posted by Metal Mike ↗

Knowing EA, they'll probably classify the bullets as DLC and make the tournament organizers and victims pay a fee for their use.

I mean, it sounds funny and crazy, but it really is EA we are talking about

[fredy]

So apparently the reason why he shot the place up is because he lost a game.

Judging from his picture, he definitely looks like the loser type.

[TheVrist]