Jacksonville Shooting: Three Killed, Several Wounded After Gamer Opens Fire At Video Game Tournament

Several people have been killed in a shooting at an entertainment complex in Jacksonville, Florida, police say. The suspected gunman, a white male, was dead at the scene and no other suspects were being sought, the sheriff’s office said. An unspecified number of people were also wounded in the incident.The shooting happened during a video game tournament being held at Jacksonville Landing, a large shopping, entertainment and dining complex. Florida Governor Rick Scott said he was being updated about the situation. Media reports that a gunman was a disgruntled player who had lost in the $5,000 tournament. He opened fire on others before turning the gun on himself. In footage streamed online through Twitch nine gunshots can be heard before there are several screams and shouts.Photo Credit: Getty

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