Who was David Katz and what happened in the Madden shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, and how many people were killed?
David Katz, 24, was behind the Jacksonville mass shooting
David Katz, 24, was behind the Jacksonville mass shooting
POLICE in Jacksonville, Florida, have said the gunman behind the mass shooting at a Madden NFL Championship gaming tournament is David Katz.
Here's what you need to know about the 24-year-old from Baltimore who is believed to have opened fire after losing out to rival gamers.
David Katz, 24, from Baltimore, has been named as the shooter at a gaming event in Florida.
He was described by witnesses as a gamer who "" in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday, August 26.
It's reported that while Katz was competing at the tournament earlier in the day, an announcer said Katz "keeps to himself".
"You are not going to see much emotion... David Katz keeps to himself. He’s a man of business. He’s not here to make friends," the announcer said, according to the
Katz had previously won the Championship in 2017, and bragged he was "one of the better players".
He went by the gaming nickname "Bread" and had reportedly been treated for psychological and emotional issues as a child after his parents got divorced.
According to , Katz went to Florida to participate in the Madden NFL 19 Competition at the Jackson Landing entertainment complex which was livestreamed on Twitch, where the shooting could be heard.
Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said authorities believe Katz carried out the attack using at least one handgun, killing two people and injuring others before turning the gun on himself.
Following the incident, the FBI carried out raids on a property in Baltimore where it is believed Katz lived.
Katz opened fire at the Madden 19 Tournament at Jacksonville Landing, killing two rivals and injuring 11 others before turning the gun on himself.
The event was being live streamed at the time and footage circulated online shows the moment shots were fired.
Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said officers were called to the Chicago Pizza restaurant at the Jacksonville Landing entertainment complex at 1.34pm local time.
Shocking audio of the moment the massacre began – in which at least 12 shots rang out - was broadcast to gamers worldwide on live-stream software Twitch.
In the recording, two players can be seen sitting in chairs looking at a screen, chatting and joking, before shots ring out and the screen suddenly goes blank.
The area from Bay Street to Main Street was blocked off to traffic while cops investigated.
Professional gaming team compLexity Gaming confirmed one of its players, Drini Gjoka, was injured while taking part in the event.
CompLexity founder Jason Lake told us: "We're obviously shocked and saddened by this afternoon's events.
"Our player, Drini, was hit in the thumb but is going to be fine."
Two people were killed following the shooting at the Jacksonville Landing on Sunday, August 26.
The victims are married dad Taylor 'SpotMePlzzz' Robertson, 27, and 22-year-old Eli 'Trueboy" Clayton.
Taylor Robertson was from Ballard, West Virginia, and the gaming community, as well as close friends, posted about Robertson on social media.
Eli Clayton, 22, of Woodland Hills, California was also a victim in the Jacksonville mass shooting and was said to have been a "rising star" in the gaming community.
According to police, 11 other people were taken to hospital following the incident but they are not thought to be in a life-threatening condition.
Madden posted on their website: "The authorities have confirmed that we lost two respected members of our community, Elijah “TrueBoy” Clayton and Taylor “SpotMePlzzz” Robertson.
"Their deaths are an inconceivable tragedy, and we offer our deepest sympathies to their families, to those injured and everyone affected by this.
"Many of us at EA knew Elijah and Taylor well, and their positive, competitive spirit and respect for other players were evident to everyone.
"They earned the admiration of all who watched them compete, and we will miss them greatly.
"We are committed to supporting their family members through this difficult time.
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