This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45315970

The article has changed 13 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 3 Version 4
Jacksonville shooting: Several killed at video game tournament Jacksonville shooting: Several killed at video game tournament
(35 minutes later)
Several people have been killed in a mass shooting at an entertainment complex in Jacksonville, Florida, police say. Several people have been killed in a shooting at an entertainment complex in Jacksonville, Florida, police say.
The sheriff's office said on Twitter that many people had been wounded and urged people to avoid the area. The suspected gunman, a white male, was dead at the scene and no other suspects were being sought, the sheriff's office said.
They said a suspect was dead at the scene, as searches continued in case anyone else is involved. An unspecified number of people were also wounded in the incident.
The shooting happened during a video game tournament being held in Jacksonville Landing. The shooting happened during a video game tournament being held at Jacksonville Landing.
Many shots can be heard in a video that appears to show the event being streamed online on the Twitch platform.Many shots can be heard in a video that appears to show the event being streamed online on the Twitch platform.
The players were playing the American football game Madden at the time.The players were playing the American football game Madden at the time.
Drini Gjoka, a 19-year-old player taking part, described the shooting in a series of posts on Twitter, calling it "the worst day of [his] life".Drini Gjoka, a 19-year-old player taking part, described the shooting in a series of posts on Twitter, calling it "the worst day of [his] life".
"I am literally so lucky. The bullet hit my thumb," he tweeted."I am literally so lucky. The bullet hit my thumb," he tweeted.
EA Sports, the company that owns Madden and approved the competition, said it was working with the authorities.EA Sports, the company that owns Madden and approved the competition, said it was working with the authorities.
The local sheriff's office said on Twitter that Swat teams were continuing to search the area.The local sheriff's office said on Twitter that Swat teams were continuing to search the area.
They said that they had found "many people" still hiding there and urged them to stay calm.They said that they had found "many people" still hiding there and urged them to stay calm.
Local media report that at least four people have been killed, and at least 11 others are injured.Local media report that at least four people have been killed, and at least 11 others are injured.
Police have not confirmed the exact numbers but are expected to address the media at 16:30 local (20:30 GMT). Police have not confirmed the exact numbers.
According to the Los Angeles Times, a gamer opened fire after losing, then killed himself. The report, which quoted messages from another gamer, could not immediately be confirmed.According to the Los Angeles Times, a gamer opened fire after losing, then killed himself. The report, which quoted messages from another gamer, could not immediately be confirmed.
Florida Governor Rick Scott said he was being updated about the situation.Florida Governor Rick Scott said he was being updated about the situation.
The state has seen several mass shootings in recent years, including at the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando in 2016 and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School in Parkland in February this year.The state has seen several mass shootings in recent years, including at the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando in 2016 and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School in Parkland in February this year.
The Jacksonville Landing is a large shopping, entertainment and dining complex in the city centre.The Jacksonville Landing is a large shopping, entertainment and dining complex in the city centre.
Are you in the area? If it's safe to share your experiences then please email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Are you in the area? If it's safe to share your experiences then please email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways:Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways:
Or use the form belowOr use the form below