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    Madden Tournaments Canceled After Deadly Shooting In Jacksonville

    Two players were killed when a shooter opened fire at a Florida tournament. Police say the shooter took his own life. The CEO of game-maker Electronic Arts says he has canceled three upcoming events.
    by Merrit Kennedy Aug 28, 2018 2 minutes
    A police officer walks past the GLHF Game Bar where three people including the gunman were killed at Jacksonville Landing on Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla.

    The CEO of game-maker Electronic Arts has announced the cancellation of three upcoming video game tournaments following a deadly shooting on Sunday at a Madden gaming event in Jacksonville, Fla.

    Two Madden players – who have been identified as Taylor Robertson, 28, and Elijah Clayton, 22 – were killed when a shooter opened a suspect who was also participating in the tournament, David Katz, 24, took his own life at the scene.

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