A gunman opened fire, killing two and injuring nine others at a videogame tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday afternoon, authorities said. The suspected attacker, 24-year-old David Katz of Baltimore, killed himself, said Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams at a Sunday evening news conference. Mr. Katz came to participate at the contest in which players compete at the videogame “Madden NFL 19,” Sheriff Williams said. Scene of Deadly Mass Shooting Jacksonville Jacksonville Landing 115 95 Jacksonville fla. 1 miles 1 kmThe tournament is sponsored by Electronic Arts Inc., the game’s creator. Our hearts go out to all those affected.”The first 911 calls reporting that people were shot came in at 1:34 p.m., said Sheriff Williams said.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 26, 2018 18:51 UTC