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

[Jim G]

Gambling is a sickness

 

[Ironhorse]

Has there been a report of what type gun it was? tia

None so far... However given the number of rounds heard on the video, it was most likely a semi-automatic pistol. Something like a Glock most likely I would suspect.

 

[Addok]

Being a huge gamer reading the news this morning has made me incredibly sad ..RIP to the victims

 

[cybervampira]

#DUUUVAL on Twitter

Statement from our owner Shad Khan:

 

[Ray_of_hope]

Why? Who did this?

Player who lost, got angry and went out to his car and came back with a gun per a witness.

 

[Ray_of_hope]

So there was teens and stuff? Oh nooooo. Noooo.

There were families with babies.

 

[CARIIS]

they are reporting

he was wearing winter clothes

that is like psychotic stuff

completely disoriented

 

[cybervampira]

Vic Micolucci WJXT on Twitter

Jacksonville Landing shooter:

- white male

- early 20s

- believed to be from Baltimore area

- used semi-automatic handgun

- appears to have acted alone

- killed himself inside

- name not confirmed yet

(Info from my police sources.)

 

[Ray_of_hope]

Some of the gamers' tweets: Gamers share survival stories from 'Madden' tournament shooting

 

[cybervampira]

Jax Sheriff's Office on Twitter

Media briefing will be at 7:15 p.m. at the same location. Southside of the Wells Fargo at 1 Independent Drive. Meet at Bay and Laura to be escorted in.

 

[cybervampira]

Jax Sheriff's Office on Twitter

Public statement will be LIVE on our #JSO Facebook page at 7:15 p.m.

 

[cybervampira]

Ryan Nelson on Twitter

#BREAKING: GAMER TELLS ME he and other person who beat alleged shooter this weekend survived #TheLandingMassShooting without injury. Says shooter seemed to be targeting certain people but can’t think of motive. Says friends of his died today. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews

Ryan Nelson on Twitter

GAMER says he was 1/2 people to beat alleged shooter in Madden this weekend. He says he tried shake alleged shooter’s hand yesterday after their game, alleged shooter stared blankly. Says shooter was acting ‘weird’ and wearing same clothes as yesterday. #TheLandingMassShooting

 

[cybervampira]

RickLeventhalFoxNews on Twitter

Source: #JacksonvilleShooting suspect is David Katz, “disgruntled gamer reacted to losing with violence”, killed self. 3wks shy of 21st bday

 

[Ray_of_hope]

"
A mother who said she made a Twitter account just to follow her gamer son tweeted he was shot three times.

“My son was shot 3 times please keep him in your prayers.”

Her son is Timothy Anselimo of Brooklyn, a gamer called OLarry.

“I made a Twitter just to follow my son’s dream come true and his journey as he plays his heart out for the NBA 2k league PROUD MOM/BLESSED Bucks Baby ”"

4 Dead in Jacksonville Madden Tournament Mass Shooting [Graphic Video] | Heavy.com

 

[Jim G]

Ban these tournaments. Games are for children.

 

[Ray_of_hope]

David Katz

 

[Ray_of_hope]

Not the David Katz who has sports site (same name). Shooter went by name "Bread" and "RavensChamp".

 

[MarziPanda]

Ban these tournaments. Games are for children.

There's no need for reactionary statements like that. These tournaments bring huge revenue to an area and give a lot of people jobs. This seems to be an isolated incident. How many people do you think have been killed over 'adult' games such as poker? The video games are not at fault. The idea that games are for children is laughable. Especially considering games in the horror genre and considering the actual demographics of gamers. Many gamers are in their 20s and 30s, even 40s.

I'm glad his name has finally been brought up. I've known it for hours but not been able to say because of it not being in MSM. I've seen videos of him being interviewed after winning in the past. Kind of a strange looking bloke.

 

[Ray_of_hope]

Gunman In Jacksonville Mass Shooting That Left 4 Dead Has Been Identified

 

[Ray_of_hope]

This is so heartbreaking. It's a game.