*One of the men shot and killed at a gaming tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday was a popular video gaming champion from California who had won the national tournament, the Madden Classic, two years ago.
Eli ‘Trueboy’ Clayton was among the victims gunned down at the EA Madden NFL 19 Classic video game tournament on Aug. 26.
According to CNN, the other victim was a former high school football player Taylor “SpotMePlzzz” Robertson who won $51,000 in his short gaming career.
Nine other people suffered gunshot wounds and two people were injured fleeing the area. The gunman, identified as 24-year-old David Katz, then turned his weapon on himself.
The mass shooting occurred at the GLHF Game Bar where “gun-free zone” signs posted throughout the bar.
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Same had a change of heart .. Ima be there ✊? https://t.co/YHTAu2cRgk
— True (@True__818) August 20, 2018
Katz reportedly lost his game, left the bar, then returned 30 seconds later and began shooting.
Clayton was reportedly among the country’s top Madden players invited to participate in the first Round of a Madden NFL 19 Satellite Qualifier. He originally did not plan to attend the tournament, but in a tweet on Aug. 20, he noted that he “had a change of heart” and would be in Jacksonville for the event.
VIDEO of 24-year-old David Katz, the Baltimore gamer believed to have been the shooter at the Jacksonville Landing. Sheriff says he killed himself. Listen to how announcers describe him. pic.twitter.com/YkiAokUBHg
— Vic Micolucci WJXT (@WJXTvic) August 27, 2018
The Madden Qualifier was live-streaming on ESPN2 and Twitch when Katz began shooting.
As noted by Sandra Rose, the video cuts out just after a red laser dot appears on Clayton’s chest. Loud popping sounds are heard, followed by screaming and dropped controllers. Watch below.
Never got the opportunity to talk to spotme but for True I remember he was a really cool dude to meet at EA Play before the Madden 17 season. He was also willing to let me pick his brain about getting better at the game going into the Madden 19 season. Always appreciated his help
— B.P. (@TheBlackPH03N1X) August 26, 2018
CAUTION: the video below contains sounds of graphic violence which may be disturbing to some viewers.
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