NFL Dec 07, 2025

Gunman kills two people and himself at Madden NFL tournament in Florida

👤
By Admin
Sports Journalist
Gunman kills two people and himself at Madden NFL tournament in Florida

A gunman has killed two people and himself at an esports video game tournament in Florida.

The suspect, who police believe to be 24-year-old David Katz from Baltimore, Maryland, shot himself dead before police arrived.

The shooting occurred at GLHF Game Bar in downtown Jacksonville, which was hosting the event that police say the suspect was in town for.

Gunshots were heard as gamers live-streamed a regional qualifier for a new football video game, Madden NFL 19.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said they believed the suspect travelled from Maryland and had stayed in a hotel the previous night.

A total of nine people were shot, and two were injured fleeing. Their conditions are not life-threatening.

Police say the motive is still unclear, and it is unknown if the victims were known to the suspect. The FBI in Baltimore are assisting with the investigation.

EA Sports has used the NFL licence in its Madden football game series for more than 25 years. The NFL said it was "shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific tragedy".

Another high profile gamer, @ProblemWright, one of the top names in Madden competitions according to its maker, Electronic Arts Inc, said he was crying and "in so much pain."

He wrote on Twitter: "All over a videogame. Two of our brothers are gone man and its so disturbing. One of the most tragic days ive experienced. This community is like family. Broken."

Jason Lake, the founder and chief executive of compLexity, a company that owns professional e-sports teams, said on Twitter that one of his players, 19-year-old Drini Gjoka, was shot in the thumb.

Gjoka tweeted: "The tourney just got shot up. Im leaving and never coming back." Then: "I am literally so lucky. The bullet hit my thumb. Worst day of my life."

Tags:

nfl news id:11483380

Share this article

Related Posts

Tom Brady considered coming out of retirement | 'The NFL don't like that idea very much, so I'm going to leave it'

Tom Brady considered coming out of retirement | 'The NFL don't like that idea very much, so I'm going to leave it'

Tom Brady considered coming out of retirement, but was dissuaded by the NFL itself. He explored the idea but the NFL wasn't receptive to the possibili...

Seattle Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba becomes highest paid wide receiver in NFL history with $168.6 million contract extension

Seattle Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba becomes highest paid wide receiver in NFL history with $168.6 million contract extension

The Seattle Seahawks have signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension to make him the highest-paid wide receiver in NF...

Aaron Rodgers uncertain over NFL future with no deadline on Pittsburgh Steelers decision

Aaron Rodgers uncertain over NFL future with no deadline on Pittsburgh Steelers decision

Aaron Rodgers says he is yet to make a decision over his NFL future, but insists there is no deadline on whether he will continue with the Pittsburgh...

Kenneth Walker can provide juice Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes have been missing, says Jeff Reinebold

Kenneth Walker can provide juice Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes have been missing, says Jeff Reinebold

Kenneth Walker III could provide the "big-time juice" that Kansas City Chiefs have been missing, says Jeff Reinebold.Walker signed as a free agent for...

Travis Kelce: Kansas City Chiefs tight end agrees three-year $54.7m contract extension

Travis Kelce: Kansas City Chiefs tight end agrees three-year $54.7m contract extension

Travis Kelce has officially signed a three-year $54.7m contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs after recently confirming he is staying with the...

Fernando Mendoza: Potential No 1 NFL Draft pick would love Tom Brady mentorship with Las Vegas Raiders

Fernando Mendoza: Potential No 1 NFL Draft pick would love Tom Brady mentorship with Las Vegas Raiders

Fernando Mendoza - the potential No 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft - says the opportunity to be mentored by Tom Brady if he is selected by the Las Ve...