BREAKING NEWS: Mass shooting reported in Florida's Jacksonville, multiple fatalities feared
Jacksonville, FLORIDA: A mass shooting was reported in Jacksonville, Florida, USA in a marketplace on Sunday with the authorities urging the people to stay away from the area. Four people are dead and 11 wounded in the shooting at the video game tournament in Jacksonville, according to Miami Herald.
'Mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing. Stay far away from the area. The area is not safe at this time. STAY AWAY #TheLandingMassShooting,' tweeted the sheriff's office.
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
Multiple fatalities at the scene, many transported. #TheLandingMassShooting, the sheriff further posted.
Reports said the shooting took place during the Madden 19 Tournament at the GLHF Game Bar.
Twitter of CompLexity Gaming, one of the event organizers confirmed this.
An update from the Jacksonville Madden event:
— compLexity Gaming (@compLexity) August 26, 2018
There appears to have been a shooting at the event, and @YoungDrini was grazed in the hand. He is away from the scene and safe.
Nestled along the gorgeous St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville, The Jacksonville Landing is home to year-round entertainment, a wide variety of waterfront dining options and a cozy shopping mall.
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