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

[AmyPond]

Sickening. As always. I hate this country sometimes.

 

[MsFacetious]

It's predictable. It's like reading the same story again and again. It's the same script each time, just a different stage. It's so frustrating.

 

[cybervampira]

First coast news: JSO boats in the water, parts of park roped off. Main street bridge blocked. Vehicles are not allowed, making u-turns. 5 victims stable. Most victims suffered multiple gun shot wounds. Victim‘s ages 20-35.

 

[Kaley Smith]

I don't approve of open carry or concealed carry because of this. Someone could lose his/her temper while carrying and bang, bang! It doesn't make sense, but then I'm Canadian.

 

[cybervampira]

First coast news: Robotic device is checking out parking garage.

 

[cybervampira]

First coast news: Source says shooter took his own life.

 

[cybervampira]

First coast news: One of the critical patients has gun shot wound to the chest.

Witnesses can call Crime Stoppers at 866845-tips or JSO with tips and e-mail JSO if they have photos or video footage.

 

[LietKynes]

In the video shown by the DM and other sources.... two of the participants are shown with laser dots on them... whilst they are playing and talking to each other.... oblivious to what is about to happen.
Sickening.
I wonder if they were two of the fatalities ?
My condolences to their families.

 

[cybervampira]

First coast news will not show the video where gun shots are heard any more due to the sensitivity of the situation.

 

[x_files]

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In the video shown by the DM and other sources.... two of the participants are shown with laser dots on them... whilst they are playing and talking to each other.... oblivious to what is about to happen.
Sickening.
I wonder if they were two of the fatalities ?
My condolences to their families.

must be blind I didn't see any laser dots on them before the feed went out.

 

[cybervampira]

First Coast News:

Unconfirmed:
- Shooter out of state
- Suspect retaliated for losing tournament

They will be trying to verify the information.

 

[CARIIS]

another white male

reports of 20 shots

4 dead

11 hurt

 

[PinkPrincessPoop]

This was a very big event...there were no security or metal detectors?

I also frequently watch Twitch, this is going to be a very sad day for the community.

 

[angelainwi]

This was a very big event...there were no security or metal detectors?

I also frequently watch Twitch, this is going to be a very sad day for the community.

Reports are that there were probably only dozens of people at this event

 

[PinkPrincessPoop]

Reports are that there were probably only dozens of people at this event

Wow really?! This surprises me!

 

[MarziPanda]

Reports are that there were probably only dozens of people at this event

That's not what I've been hearing from the people who were there. They said this was a two day event, 250 competitors on the first day (yesterday) narrowed down to 60 today.

 

[angelainwi]

It was held at a Pizza Bar restaurant

 

[Jax49]

Wow really?! This surprises me!

I heard one gamer suggest probably 60-70 attending today. He said the number would have been higher yesterday, before people were eliminated. moo

 

[angelainwi]

That's not what I've been hearing from the people who were there. They said this was a two day event, 250 competitors on the first day (yesterday) narrowed down to 60 today.

So maybe 100 some people today. Supposedly the shooter lost his match yesterday

 

[PinkPrincessPoop]

I heard one gamer suggest probably 60-70 attending today. He said the number would have been higher yesterday, before people were eliminated. moo

That would make sense.