Mass shooting reported at Madden NFL 19 video game tournament in Jacksonville Florida

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Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville, Florida

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in Florida on Sunday reported a mass shooting with multiple fatalities at a video game tournament, urging people to stay far away.

Shots were fired during a live stream of “Madden NFL 19” tournament at a downtown shopping-dining complex. “Madden tournament getting shot up on twitch,” posted Twitter user Anakron, who shared the live stream of the video game. Gun shots and yelling can be heard in the background before the controller disconnects.

Law enforcement sources say 4 are dead, 11 injured, according to NBC local affiliate WTLV.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office wrote on Twitter:

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

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

Electronic Arts, the maker of the game, tweeted that it was working with authorities to gather facts:

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.

— Electronic Arts (@EA) August 26, 2018

Early reports say the shooting began at the Good Luck Have Fun Video game room inside Chicago Pizza, according to WJXT News4Jax.

The President has been briefed on the shooting.

Sheriff Williams will give the first public statement at 4:30 p.m. at the Media Staging area located at the the Wells Fargo building.

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