26 Aug 2018 | 06:44 PM UTC

US: Mass shooting in Jacksonville Florida August 26

Officials report mass shooting in Jacksonville Landing (Florida) on August 26; at least four people killed according to initial reports

TIMEFRAME expected from 8/26/2018, 12:00 AM until 8/27/2018, 11:59 PM (America/New_York). COUNTRY/REGION Jacksonville Landing

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27 Aug 01:01 AM UTC —

US: Officials confirm three fatalities in Jacksonville shooting Aug. 26 /update 3

26 Aug 08:32 PM UTC —

US: Situation normalized following Jacksonville shooting August 26 /update 2

26 Aug 07:09 PM UTC —

US: Suspect killed after Jacksonville mass shooting August 26 /update 1

Event

On the early afternoon (local time) of Sunday, August 26, police reported a mass shooting incident in Jacksonville Landing (Florida). According to local sources, a gunman opened fire during a video game tournament. According to initial reports, at least four people were killed in the shooting. Details are still emerging; local police have advised all people to avoid the area.

Advice

Individuals in Jacksonville are advised to avoid the area of the incident until the situation normalizes.

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