Jacksonville Landing mass shooting leaves ‘multiple fatalities,’ suspect dead: police
By Katherine Lam, Travis Fedschun | Fox News
Multiple people were dead, including a suspect, after a “mass shooting” on Sunday in downtown Jacksonville, Fla., at a popular shopping center filled with bars and restaurants, investigators said.
The gunfire was heard at a video gaming event held at Jacksonville Landing, Madden NFL Championship Series. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said many people were rushed to the hospital.
One witness at the gaming event told Fox News that someone who was competing in the tournament lost and “went crazy and started shooting up the room.” However, police have not confirmed a possible motive, nor have they released the name of a suspect.
The gamer said he had gone outside to make a phone call when the shots rang out. He said he saw people fighting to get out of the place, and he started running from the area.
The sheriff’s office did confirm one suspect “is dead at the scene.” Officials added it’s “unknown at this time if we have a second suspect. Searches are being conducted.”
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said on Twitter it is responding to the reported mass shooting in downtown Jacksonville.
The shooting took place in the Jacksonville Landing area, which is located along the St. Johns River and is described as an area with “a wide variety of waterfront dining options and a cozy inside shopping mall.”
Several people on social media participating in the Madden NFL tournament reported hearing gunshots shortly after 1:30 p.m. during the livestream of the tournament on the platform Twitch. Sunday’s event was held at GLHF Game Bar, which is located in Jacksonville Landing.
