4 people have been left dead and 10 injured following a mass shooting at a video game tournament in the US state of Florida, according to police.
According to reports, the shooting happened on Sunday during the Madden NFL online gaming tournament at a waterfront dining, entertainment and shopping site in downtown Jacksonville, News4Jax reports.
The Jax Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident revealing that there were multiple fatalities and injuries and said one suspect was dead at the scene.”One suspect is dead at the scene, unknown at this time if we have a second suspect. Searches are being conducted.”
Another tweet read thus;
‘Mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing. Stay far away from the area. The area is not safe at this time. STAY AWAY #TheLandingMassShooting.’
‘We are finding many people hiding in locked areas at The Landing. We ask you to stay calm, stay where you are hiding. SWAT is doing a methodical search inside The Landing. We will get to you. Please don’t come running out.’
