Drama in Florida: According to the local police, fatal shots occurred at an NFL Madden tournament in Jacksonville. The gunman attacked the gamers while the game was running.
The authorities confirmed three fatalities, including the alleged perpetrator. According to official information, there are no other suspects. The police warned the population not to go near the crime scene.
Nine victims were taken to hospital by rescue workers, Sheriff Mike Williams said at a press conference. Two other injured people with gunshot wounds went to clinics independently.
In the meantime, however, there is no longer any acute danger.
Special police units cordoned off the area. According to the US broadcaster ABC the perpetrator opened fire on Sunday around 2 p.m. (local time). Eyewitnesses reported chaotic conditions. Between 40 and 50 people are said to have been on the scene at the time of the crime.
Perpetrator himself a player of the tournament?
The eSports tournament was held in a restaurant in “The Jacksonville Landing”, a shopping center in the middle of the metropolis (880,000 inhabitants).
The event was broadcast live on the Internet – when the first shots were fired, the stream broke off. Gunshots and screams continued to be heard in the background.
The perpetrator should be loud Fox News participated in the tournament themselves. After a defeat, he opened fire.
Top gamer Drini Gjoka reported on Twitter: “I was so lucky. The bullet hit my thumb.”
And further: “Worst day of my life. I never take anything as a given. Life can be over in a second.”
NFL and Jaguars open up about rampage
The Jacksonville Jaguars have appeared shocked by the shooting. “It is impossible to understand this news,” said Jaguars owner Shad Khan in a statement. He can only express his “deepest condolences” “while we try to understand why and how this can happen.”
“We are shocked and deeply affected by the terrible tragedy in Jacksonville,” said the NFL in a statement. “We feel for those affected. We thank the first responders who were immediately on the scene. We support our partners at EA Sports and will continue to monitor developments with local law enforcement. “
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