Multiple people have been killed in a mass shooting after a gunman opened fire at a Madden NFL video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida.
The horror shooting took place at a gaming venue called Good Luck Have Fun inside Chicago Pizza in Jacksonville Landing during a live Twitch streaming of the event.
The LA Times 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.
As the shots sound, you can hear repeatedly “oh my god.” 15 people were reportedly shot.
Four people are feared dead with police confirming the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. A manhunt was launched for a second suspect but police confirmed at 9.30pm GMT that there was only one shooter.
His identity has not been revealed but police say he was a white male.
“We have no outstanding suspects at this time. No outstanding suspects,” Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said at a news conference. “We have one suspect in this case. He is deceased at the scene.”
Witness Ryen Aleman told CNN: “As I was going in the restroom, I stayed in there, and I just heard — there was just so many gunshots, at least 20 of them at the most.”
He said the shooter may have had a laser to assist his aim on the gun.
“I’m still shocked, I can hardly talk,” Aleman said.
The Jacksonville Landing is an open-air marketplace with stores, bars and restaurants in downtown Jacksonville along the St Johns River.
Police confirmed there had been a “mass shooting” at the centre and warned people to stay away from the area – but they are yet to confirm any details about victims. President Trump has been briefed.
Terrified bystanders fled the scene with officers finding them hidden in locked areas of the commercial complex.
SWAT teams are continuing to scour the area.
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