JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Nearly a dozen people were wounded during a shooting at a video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, Sunday, according to multiple reports.
The Jacksonville sheriff said that there were two victims who died at the scene.
The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Nine patients were being treated at a Jacksonville area hospital.
The governor of Florida went to Twitter shortly after the shooting to say that he is in contact with the sheriff's office to lend support.
A source says four people are dead in Florida mass shooting, suspect has died of self-inflicted gunshot wound. https://t.co/h4sG5WM9b2
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 26, 2018
Organizers of the event said the average age of children in the tournament was 16.
The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Six patients were being treated at a Jacksonville area hospital.
The governor of Florida went to Twitter shortly after the shooting to say that he is in contact with the sheriff's office to lend support.
I’ve spoken to @JSOPIO Mike Williams to offer any state resources he may need. FDLE is currently responding, and I have spoken to FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen regarding the shooting in Jacksonville. We will continue to receive updates from law enforcement.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) August 26, 2018
President Donald Trump has also been briefed on the situation, according to our Washington Insider Jaime Dupree.
White House watching the details of the shooting in Jacksonville, Florida pic.twitter.com/21CXErGQqS
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) August 26, 2018
His daughter Ivanka Trump did reach out on Twitter.
As we await further details, our hearts are with Jacksonville and all those affected by today’s tragic mass shooting. ♥️
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) August 26, 2018
Florida Senator Bill Nelson releases statement about the shooting saying in part, "Word of another tragic mass shooting in our state brings shock and outrage."
Word of another tragic mass shooting in our state brings shock and outrage. Right now, law enforcement are doing their jobs under horrific circumstances and it’s important that people in the Jacksonville area heed their warnings.
— Bill Nelson (@SenBillNelson) August 26, 2018
Sen. Marco Rubio calls the shooting "horrifying news."
Horrifying news from #Jacksonville this afternoon. Have spoken to local authorities & am still awaiting more information on this shooting. Situation still unfolding, law enforcement is asking everyone to avoid the area. #Sayfie
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) August 26, 2018
EA Sports, which sanctioned the video game tournament, also tweeted.
We are aware of an incident at a sanctioned Madden Championship Series competition in Jacksonville. We are working with authorities to gather facts at this stage.
— Madden NFL 20 (@EAMaddenNFL) August 26, 2018
As did Tim Tebow.
Praying for my city of Jacksonville!
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 26, 2018
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