Multiple Fatalities at a Madden 19 Tournament in Florida

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s spokesperson said one suspect is dead at the scene of the shooting.

It’s unclear if there is a second suspect, but deputies are searching the area.

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 Championship Series 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.

Jason Lake, CompLexity Gaming founder and CEO, issued a statement on the condition of one of their players, who was wounded during today’s shooting at the Madden 19 Tournament.

The player was hit by gunfire and ran to a nearby gym for safety. “We’re obviously shocked and saddened by this afternoon’s events. Our player, Drini, was hit in the thumb but is going to be fine. He managed to escape and run down the street to a nearby gym. He’s currently cooperating with the authorities and we will be flying him out of Jacksonville as soon as we are given the green light from the officials on the ground.”

Electronic Arts, the company who developed the Madden game, tweeted the company is «aware of an incident at a sanctioned Madden Championship Series competition in Jacksonville. We are working with authorites to gather facts at this stage.»