HUNTINGTON, New York, United States — A New York man was arrested Tuesday after threatening to shoot an 11-year-old boy after losing to him in the video game “Fortnite,” according to police. Newsday reports that the alleged threats were made through text messages and online voice messages at about 9 p.m. Monday. The child had been playing the popular third-person shooter game with Aliperti for several months. “That was done out of an abundance of caution.”Cameron also cautioned parents to monitor their children’s video game playing and to be aware of their online opponents. Aliperti was arrested Tuesday on charges of aggravated harassment and acting in a manner to injure a child.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 19, 2018 00:33 UTC