Authorities: Multiple dead in shooting at Jacksonville mall
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida authorities are reporting multiple people dead and "many transported" to hospitals after a mass shooting at a riverfront mall in Jacksonville that was hosting a video game tournament.
The Jacksonville Sherriff's Office is reporting that one suspect is dead at the scene after the shooting at Jacksonville Landing, but it was unknown if there were other suspects involved.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office used Twitter and Facebook to warn people to stay far away from the Jacksonville Landing.
The department says to "stay far away from the area. The area is not safe at this time. STAY AWAY."
"We are finding many people hiding in locked areas at The Landing.