RIP to the victims
This afternoon, a video game tournament in Jacksonville was being held for the recently released EA Sports title, Madden 19. The event was being livestreamed on TwitchTV and captured an unfortunate live shooting. The incident, which caused casualties to four people, occurred when a gamer who was competing in the tournament got mad and lost. According to eye witnesses on hand, he targeted to kill at least four people and shot a total of 10 – before ending his own life.
Tournament gamer, Steven “Steveyj” Javaruski, spoke with law enforcers at the incident saying, “The shooter targeted a few people and shot at least five victims before killing himself. The gunman killed two or three people that I saw. This is the worst day of my life.”
EA Sports issued a statement, as you can take a look below at additional media.
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
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
Won my first single elim game 16-9. Off to Round of 32
— Drini Gjoka (@YoungDrini) August 26, 2018
The tourney just got shot up. Im leavinng and never coming back
— Drini Gjoka (@YoungDrini) August 26, 2018
I am literally so lucky. The bullet hit my thumb
— Drini Gjoka (@YoungDrini) August 26, 2018
Worst day of my life
— Drini Gjoka (@YoungDrini) August 26, 2018
I will never take anything for granted ever again. Life can be cut short in a second
— Drini Gjoka (@YoungDrini) August 26, 2018
If I havent said it before, I'll say it now. I LOVE ALL YOU GUYS
— Drini Gjoka (@YoungDrini) August 26, 2018
We are aware of an incident at a sanctioned Madden Championship Series competition in Jacksonville. We are working with authorities to gather facts at this stage.
— EA SPORTS Madden NFL (@EAMaddenNFL) August 26, 2018
This is a horrible situation, and our deepest sympathies go out to all involved.
— EA SPORTS Madden NFL (@EAMaddenNFL) August 26, 2018
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