Eli Clayton, aka TrueBoy, is being reported as one of the victims of the fatal Madden shooting. EA Sports
Family members and friends have named the two men who died in a shooting at a video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday, according to media reports.
The police have not confirmed the identities of the victims, but fellow gamers identified Elijah Clayton, 22, who went by the gaming alter ego TrueBoy, and Taylor Robertson, 27, aka Spotme, according to the Los Angeles Times, Action News Jax, and Reuters.
Taylor Robertson, aka Spotme. EA Sports
Authorities earlier identified David Katz, a 24-year-old gamer attending the tournament, as the suspect in the shooting. He is believed to have injured 11 others along with the two fatalities before shooting himself.
The gaming community rallied on social media late Sunday to pay tribute to the victims.
One gamer, George Amadeo, who was injured during the shooting and is recovering in hospital, voiced his admiration for Clayton.
The gaming community is reeling from the shooting, which took place at about 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday in Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
The tournament, held for the American football video game Madden, took place at a bar in the Jacksonville Landing outdoor mall and was hosted by the game publisher Electronic Arts.
The event was the first of four regional qualifiers for the Madden Championship event scheduled for later this year in Las Vegas. The event featured several professional players as well as dozens of aspiring esports players.
Katz went by the nickname “Bread” in the gaming world. The police are still looking for a motive and whether Katz knew the victims.
