FL - Multiple Fatalities at Mass Shooting at Madden Gaming Tournament, Jacksonville, 26 Aug 2018

[cybervampira]

CNN: 3 people in stable condition according to hospital.

 

[MsFacetious]

Jax Sheriff's Office‏Verified account @JSOPIO 6m6 minutes ago
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Sheriff Williams will be giving the first public statement at 4:30 p.m. at the Media Staging area located at the the Wells Fargo building.

 

[cybervampira]

Action News Jax: Sheriff will have a press briefing at 4:30 pm.

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Why? Who did this?

I don't really know. Someone who works for Fox said a friend was at this tournament. He is unharmed but told her his friends are dead. Said gamer...the shooter..lost a game and started shooting as many as he could.

 

[cybervampira]

CNN: WJCT reporter Vic Micolucci says heavily armed officers with tactical gear searching vicinity. People are being kept inside until they searched the area. Shooter could have worked not alone. Police not yet releasing details. Spokespeople for Sheriff’s office arrived to get information and decide what is being released.

 

[MsFacetious]

Jax Sheriff's Office‏Verified account @JSOPIO 4m4 minutes ago
We ask that anyone in the area during the Jax Landing incident who may have information contact #JSO at 904-630-0500 or 866-845-TIPS. Email info to JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org

 

[MsFacetious]

Jax Sheriff's Office‏Verified account @JSOPIO 3m3 minutes ago
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Media staging area is at the Wells Fargo building located at 1 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, facing the landing. We plan to start promptly at 4:30 p.m. PIO Bujeda is on scene. It will be LIVE on our Facebook page.

 

[LotsaLatte]

Good grief...this is so sad and scary....my thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families

 

[MarziPanda]

I spend a lot of time watching gamers on Twitch. Mostly individuals but competitions too. I was going to be watching this stream today but something came up. The 2018 Pokemon World Championships are taking place right now (just about to end, actually) and when I heard there'd been a shooting at a competition I was terrified it was that one. A lot of kids go to that. Not that the reality is any better. I think a couple of the gamers I know were there. I hope they're safe. This is going to put a lot of gaming competitions on edge.

My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

 

[Owutatangledweb]

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[cybervampira]

Do you have to be logged into Facebook to see this?

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[MaryG12]

I don't really know. Someone who works for Fox said a friend was at this tournament. He is unharmed but told her his friends are dead. Said gamer...the shooter..lost a game and started shooting as many as he could.

Well.

My question here is:

Do we have a generation unable to deal with losing at anything - their only response is to shoot?

 

[MarziPanda]

Well.

My question here is:

Do we have a generation unable to deal with losing at anything - their only response is to shoot?

I don't think so. This kind of thing has always happened. There were plenty of people shooting each other dead over lost card games in the 1800s.

I'm hearing a lot of rumours from the community right now. A lot of info about the tournament. Someone who was there today is livestreaming and talking about it. I shan't say anything though, as it's not MSM.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Preliminary reports say 4 people were killed of the 11 who were shot at.

Memorial Hospital is treating at least three patients. All of the patients are in stable condition.

One suspect is dead at the scene, unknown at this time if we have a second suspect. Searches are being conducted.

Multiple fatalities, including suspect, in mass shooting at Jacksonville, Fla., mall, authorities say

Jacksonville: Mass shooting at Florida video game tournament leaves multiple dead - CNN

 

[cybervampira]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2266587730082802

 

[MsFacetious]

No outstanding suspects. One dead suspect, white male.

 

[cybervampira]

White male suspect. Dead. No outstanding suspects.

 

[MsFacetious]

Unknown injured, unknown dead. Landing cleared of witnesses and victims.

 

[cybervampira]

More information in a few hours. Large perimeter around crime scene

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Well.

My question here is:

Do we have a generation unable to deal with losing at anything - their only response is to shoot?

With such sadness in my heart I do believe this to be true for some. At one time losing was thought to be a learning experience. Everyone in life will lose at some point.

Losing shouldn't ever turn into violence but should always be a learning experience in order to become stronger in the future and do better when facing any losses.