Multiple fatalities reported after a shooting at a Madden esports event in Florida

Chaos erupted at an esports tournament in Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday when a mass shooting ended with multiple fatalities and many more injured.

Word of the shooting first emerged on Twitch, from a live feed of the Madden NFL 19 Classic qualifier at Jacksonville’s GLHF Game Bar. In the disturbing audio-only account, rapid bursts of gunfire are heard multiple times over the shouts of attendees.

Jacksonville police confirmed on Sunday evening that there were three fatalities, one of which was the gunman, who took his own life. Nine others were injured in the attack, police confirmed (h/t CNN).  Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Multiple fatalities reported after a shooting at a Madden esports event in Florida