police confirming the two victims killed are taylor robertson and 22-year-old elijah clayton, a former high school football player from woodland hills, california. the shooting at a restaurant hosting the online tournament known as the madden championship series streamed live on the gaming platform twitch. >> there is a video. and we do have a copy of that footage. >> reporter: in this videoen count formed by law enforcement, players and announcers can be heard chatting when the first shots rang out. >> there are a lot of good games going on. >> it will be hard to get them all streaming. it's a lot. >> it's not an easy out. >> reporter: in all, 12 shots are recorded before the video ends. officers responding within two minutes of the 911 call. the jacksonville sheriff's office tweeting, stay far away from the area, the area is not

>> reporter: before taking his own life police say david katz killed taylor robertson and 22-year-old elijah clayton. in this image a red dot can be seen on elijah's chest. >> so one of them did have an after mark laser site that attaches to the trigger guard. >> reporter: he's being remembered as a kind-hearted student. >> he was a good man. he did not believe in violence. he never even had a fistfight. >> reporter: robinson from west virginia is survived by his wife and son. ten others shot included timny anselimo. he was hit three times as his half brother watched the live stream. >> my son was shot twice. he fell. he had to jump over the fence and when he got up to leave, that's when he got shot the third time. >> reporter: his mother says the reality he may not be able to play again is devastating. >> for him to come to a gaming event where as his mother i thought he'd be safe, and he wasn't, it's insane. >> man, david katz keeps to himself. >> reporter: court records obtained by abc news shows katz previously had been hospitalized for mental illness and was prescribed antipsycho

the victims are taylor robertson and eli clayton.s is the latest mass shooting in florida over the last few years. following the pulse nightclub and parkland school massacres. more now from polo sandoval. >> reporter: dave and laura, police in jacksonville confirming the suspect behind the latest mass shooting is a 24-year-old man from baltimore. yesterday, he was identified as david katz. among the three people who are dead at the scene. he opened fire at the video game mcconnell -- game tournament. police say he was a participant in the tournament. he used a handgun in the shooting. the atf processing the weapon. investigators say katz shot and killed two people at the restaurant. nine others were also reportedly shot. this morning they are recovering. police asking the community for video that may have been shot at the scene. they already have the seconds of footage circulated around the internet showing the moments before the shots rang out. >> this will be hard. >> it is not a tough out. excuse me. not an easy out. [ gunshots ]

the shooting victims were 22- year-old elijah clayton of los angeles and taylor robertson. two years ago, robertson won a national gaming tournament and clayton was a high school standout football player who planned to use his tournament winnings to pay for college. tournaments are now big business. some people say that he was furious when he did not make it to the next round of playing. one of the players since he feels fortunate he was only grazed by a bullet. >> if he came in earlier when i was sitting in the seat that you like clayton died in. >> others say he was not very social at events. the shipping has given new energy to the debate over gun control. supporters have been he jacksonville sheriff's office. >>> a public viewing for the late arizona senator john mccain will be held tomorrow in phoenix as president trump offered his first public praise for mccain following his death on saturday. >> we very much appreciate the things that senator mccain has done for our country. >> it follows a white house flag controversy. the flag was first lowered to half staff in hon

the victims are 22-year-old eli clayton on the left side of your screen and taylor robertson of west virginia on the right. clayton was earning money for college while robertson was caring for his young family. court records show the man police say pulled the trigger had been hospitalized twice for mental illness. fox news' emilie ikeda reports from jacksonville on the search for a motive. >> we are tracking down where the subject was before he was here, where he stayed and who he had contact with. >> reporter: authorities are trying to piece together what led to gunfire at a video game tournament in jacksonville. the shooter was one of the participants on the "madden nfl 19" videogame competition. gamers say 24-year-old david katz of maryland was furious when he lost the tournament, opening fire shortly afterward. by the time he turned the gun on himself, more than a dozen people had been shot. two people died, and nine others were rushed to the hospital. including 31-year-old christopher mcfarland who feels fortunate to only have been grazed by one of the many bullets. >> what happ

. >> reporter: the two players who died are 27-year-old taylor robertson from west virginia who won the national tournament two years ago. the other was 22-year-old eli clayton, a former high school football player from california. >> makes you never want to leave the house anymore now. it's scary. >> reporter: authorities say the gunman took his own life. while police have not released a possible motive, witnesses say they believe the attack was targeted. >> i believe it was jealousy over some being successful and him barely making it. >> reporter: in jacksonville, florida. >>> we are learning more about the victims shot and killed by the gunman. you can read more about them on the abc7 news app. be sure to enable push alerts for breaking news updates as this story develops. >>> in sonoma, a woman says her character is being attacked and believes what's happening to her could happen to other young women in politics. >> reporter: sonoma city council woman, rachel hundley is taking to youtube social media to fight social media, she received an anonymous e-mail linked to a website that ta

also killed, 27-year-old taylor robertson from west virginia. last year's madden classic champion. alex from milwaukee among the 11 injured. >> it went in right about here and went down to about here. >> reporter: hit in the leg and foot as he dove to the ground, witnesses say the bullet missed his head by inches. >> i'm blessed. i mean, i could have got killed just coming down playing a video game. >> reporter: the first to arrive at the shooting, firefighters who were only 200 yards away training. but you guys aren't carrying guns? >> no. >> reporter: you don't have bulletproof vests? >> no, sir. >> reporter: but they ran in before deputies secured the scene. >> when somebody calls you a hero, you say? >> it's our job. that's what we're supposed to do. >> reporter: the question remains why? police are not commenting on any motive but gamers fear katz opened fire simply because he lost a video game. tonight the associated press is reporting that 24-year-old katz when he was a teenager was twice admitted to mental facilities, prescribed anti-psychotic, and anti-depressant medicatio

clayton and 28 year old taylor robertson were shot and killed. investigators say by david katz. >> he keeps to himself. >> reporter: a gamer himself, katz had just been eliminated from the madden football video game competition. jacksonville sheriff mike williams. >> the suspect walked past patrons and focused his attention on the gamers. >> reporter: authorities say the 24 year old legally purchased two handguns earlier this month llt say he only fired one, wounding ten people before shooting himself. through his parent's divorce records, cbs news has learned that as a teenager katz was diagnosed with chronic low grade depression. was hospitalized twice for mental illness and was prescribed antipsychotics and antidepressants. as survivors recover, they mourn their fellow gamers. brady pettijon is a cousin. >> my cousin has to bury her first born. it is just as terrible as that sounds. >> reporter: tony montanino was shot twice. >> all i can think about is getting my phone so i can text to my family, just let them know, that i care about them. >>

. >> reporter: cbs affiliate wjax is reporting that gamers eli clayton and taylor robertson were killed in the shooting. sue hale lopez's son was shot three times. >> he's facing the fact he might not even be able to use his hand ever again. it's extreme. >> reporter: the gunman is identified as david katz, a 24- year-old from maryland. >> i think personally i'm one of the better players. i like to let my game prove that. >> reporter: this video shows him after he won a madden tournament last year in buffalo. other players say katz was well known on the competitive gaming circuit but not outgoing. >> played all weekend. he had shades on. he didn't speak to anybody. >> we want answers! >> reporter: a smalgroup in jacksonville preed gun violence and there are already calls -- protested gun violence and there are already calls for better security at e-gaming tournaments. manuel bojorquez, cbs news, jacksonville, florida. >> federal agents have searched a home in baltimore belonging to the gunman's parents. the feds say the couple is cooperating with the investigation. >>> today a federal j

. >> they're reporting the victims are eli clayton and taylor robertson. at least one witness said katz appeared to have been targeting specific people. the police haven't confirmed that. >> i'll not be discussing any details pertaining to the motive at this time. >> federal agents were later seen at the baltimore home of the suspect's family. there's no wd what they were searching for or if any evidence was found. >>> ea sports which runs the madden tournament says it's focus is on e affect and on law eorcement with the investigation. the gaming giant lists katz as the 2017 winner of the competition. >> thank you so much, laura. now to the death of senator john mccain. the outpouring of respect is coming from all around the world and both sides of the political aisle. two former presidents, obama and george w. bush are expected to deliver eulogies. mccain was 81 years old when he lost his battle with cancer on saturday. here's more on his life and reaction to his death. >> reporter: arizona layed flowers and flags outside the funeral home as the political

have been identified as 27-year old taylor robertson from west virginia who had won the national tournamento.... and 22-year old eli clayton a former high school football player from woodland hills in southern california. the 10 other victims who were shot...are all expected to survive. ( robin ) in the east bay... members of law enforcement throughout the state came to the bay area to focus on getting a message out to the public... about using marijuana and getting behind the wheel. they held a marijuana traffic safety summit in dublin. officers say the importance of informing the public about the dangers of driving while under the influence of marijuana was the primary subject of the summit. ( robin ) while

elijah clayton and taylor robertson were both professional gamers. robertson one the professional gaming tournament in clayton was a high school star football player who plan to use his tournament winnings to pay for college. the gamers want more security at the tournaments, which are now big visits. some of the people at the tournament say david katz was angry when he did not make it to the next round of plane. one player says he feels fortunate he was only grazed by a bullet. >> what would happen if i was in a different position and he decided to come in earlier when i was sitting in the seat that eli clayton died in. other gamers said he was not very the shooting has given new energy to the debate over gun control. gun-control supporters have been protesting outside of the jacksonville sheriff's office. >>> the ceo of electronic arts canceled the remaining of that matted classic qualifying event. andrew wilson released a statement saying the company will run a comprehensive review of safety protocols for competitors and for spectators. the tournam

laser aimed at 22-year-old elijah clayton, then gunfire. [ gunfire ] clayton and 28-year-old taylor robertson were shot and killed, investigators say by david katz. >> and david katz keeps to himself -- >> reporter: a gamer himself, katz had just been eliminated from the madden football video game competition. jacksonville sheriff mike williams. >> the suspect walked past patrons who were in other parts of the business and focused his attention on the gamers. >> reporter: authorities say the 24-year-old legally purchased two handguns earlier this month but say he only fired one, wounding ten people before shooting himself. through his parents' divorce records, cbs news has learned that as a teenager, katz was diagnosed with chronic low-grade depression, was hospitalized twice for mental illness, and was prescribed antipsychotics and antidepressants. as survivors recover, they mourn their fellow gamers. bradi pettijohn is elijah's cousin. >> my cousin has to bury her first-born, and it is just as terrible as that sounds. >> reporter: tony montenino was shot twice. >> all i can think about is g

eric clayton and taylor robertson were professional gamers. clayton plan to use tournament winnings to pay for college. gamers want more security at those treatments, which are now big business. some of the people say that the suspect was an injury when he did not make it to the next round of playing. one of the players says he feels fortunate he was only grazed by a bullet. >> what would happen if you decided to shoot a couple of more bullets or came in earlier when i was sitting in the seat that you like clayton died in. -- that eli clayton died in? >> gun-control supporters have been protesting outside of the jacksonville sheriff's office. >>> the flag of the white house will remain lowered at half staff in honor of the late arizona senator, john mccain until he is buried this weekend. the trump administration was criticized after he lowered the flag following his death and raised the backup yesterday morning. the president decided against releasing an official white house statement calling john mccain and american hero. sarah sanders had p

. >> reporter: before taking his own life, police say katz killed two gamers, 28-year-old taylor robertson and 22-year-old elijah clayton. >> he was a good man. he did not believe in violence. he never even had a fist fight. >> reporter: in this image, a red dot can be seen on elijah's chest. officials say one of the two handguns katz carried was equipped with a laser sight. ten others were shot. timothy anselimo was hit three times, once through the chest, even as his half-brother watched the livestream. >> he's destroyed right now with what's happened to him, and our main focus now is to get him better and back to where he needs to be. >> reporter: alexander madunic, shot in the leg, recovering in the hospital. >> i don't want to get shot playing a video game, like, get killed over playing madden. >> david katz keeps to himself. >> reporter: the suspect, who went by the nickname "bread," was a well-known madden gamer, regularly competing in big money tournaments, like this one last year. >> i don't think of myself as a seven seed, i think i'm personally one of the letter players. >> repo

and taylor robertson came to the tournament from west virginia.ouple years ago and he used his prize money to support his family. >>> this october will mark one year since the deadly north bay wildfires. 2700 single-family home were destroyed last october in santa rosa. necessity reports rosa. homeowners insurance, many people were underinsured and the policies did not cover all the costs of rebuilding. two-thirds said they were underinsured by an average of $317,000. >>> there is a crucial bill in sack men thee would allow -- sack men thee would allow - sacramento utilities could pass along damages to repairs. the issue is especially important for pg and e that may end up paying billion dollars in lawsuits after the north bay fires. they must finalize a bill today in order to vote on the constitutional deadline on friday. >>> foreman mayor rachel -- claims she is a victim of smear campaign. >> they are trying shame me for celebrating my body and my attendance at burn man. >> she received an anonymous election campaign for city council. they had a

>> hearts are heavy as authorities announce the names of the victims. 27-year-old taylor robertson.me of the suspect, david cats from baltimore. here we know shots rang out at 1:30 yesterday at a video game tournament. the chilling moments were captured on audio. i have to let owe know this audio and video is disturbing. >> it's not a tough out -- it's not an easy out. [ gunshots ] >> what did he shoot me with? >> seven jacksonville firefighters were training in front of that complex where the shooting happened and they responded immediately. four of them started treating the injured out here on the street, the other three flagged a police officer. there was 13 victims, two have died and the other 11 were injured. the suspect took his own life. >> rosa flores, thank you for staying on that for us. >>> pope francis was told about sexual abuse allegations years ago. >> they come from the former papil the pope was in ironland on the return flight last night. he addressed the allegations and he said i will not say a single word on this. i read the statement this morning read the stateme

clayton and 28-year-old taylor robertson were shot and killed. david katz. >> david katz keeps to himself. >> reporter: katz had just been eliminated. sheriff williams. >> he passed patrons who were in other parts of the business and focused his attention on the gamers. >> reporter: authorities say the 24-year-old legally purchased two handguns earlier this month, but say he only fired one, wounding ten people before shooting himself. through his parents' divorce records, cbs news learned adds a teenager, katz was diagnosed with chronic low grade depression, was hospitalized twice for mental illness and was prescribed antipsychotics and antidepressants. as survivors recover, they mourn their fellow gamers. >> my cousin is the firstborn. it's just as terrible as that sounds. >> reporter: tony montanino was shot twice. >> all i could think about is, is getting my phone so i can text my family and just let them know, you know, that i care about them. >> reporter: all the others who were wounded are expected to survive. montanino told us all the play

the victims, the dead have been identifying as taylor robertson out of west virginia and clayton outoodland hills, california. >> we know the suspect used at least one handgun to commit this act and we are working again with our partners at atf on that aspect of the investigation. >> so people were watching this online tournament around the country and, of course, suddenly you heard gunshots in that live stream, david, 24 year's old, the killer, again, he was pretty well known out there among gaming community and had opinion of his gaming skills, back to you. rob: unbelievable that's the motive for all of this, phil. thank you so much. >> yeah. rob: u.s. army soldier is among four killed in sky diving plane cash, sergeant served as demonstrators for the army's golden knight parachute team, he was off duty at the time. small aircraft burst into flames, one passenger in critical condition, the crash is under investigation. the soldier survived by his parents. it's real, we will open country's border on gaza trip after weeks of violence and talks of cease fire, forcing air strikes in re

outside, sharon found taylor robertson of west virginia.i think i witnessed him breathing his last breath. "next thing you know, pop pop pop pop" "it was the scariest thing of my life." nine other gamers were wounded. some of them tweeted ... "got hit twice, lower body" ... "bullet grazed my head" ... "i am literally so lucky. the bullet hit my thumb" and "i will never take anthing for granted ever again. life can be cut short in a second."i honestly thought i was goin to die, that he was going to reload ... but he took his own lifekatz was known to fellow gamers, but not known well.i really think i am a good player "he was one of those, just one of the quiet guys. you know. just one of those guys that really didn't say much." in previous tournaments he was described as emotionless. david katz keeps to himself. he's a man of business. he's not here for the experience or to go out or this, that or the third. he's not here to make friends."the suspect clearly targeted other gamers, carried two handguns and extra ammunition "i believe it was jealousy. some bei

reporter: holding candles and wiping away tears, hundreds of people remembering 27-year- old taylor robertson, one of two people shot and killed over the weekend at the madden 19 video game tournament in florida. >> growing up, he's a superhero. he's invincible. things like this don't happen. >> reporter: a family member of the other victim 22-year-old elijah clayton spoke out earlier in theday. ho layton and robertson as well as 10 others were shot by 24-year-old david katz before he turned the gun on himself. cbs news learned katz was diagnosed with chronic low grade depression, was hospitalized twice for mental illness, and prescribed antipsychotics and antidepressants. a motive for the rampage has not yet been determined. >> because katz was a minor at the time of his hospitalizations, it's unclear whether his treatment could have raised a red flag. >>> president trump ordered to flags at the white house to be lowered to half staff in tribute to the late senator john mccain. the move came as the president was under fire for his muted response to the death of his rival. yesterday he ignore

holding candles and wiping tears, hundreds in west virginia remembered the life of 27-year-old taylor robertson, one of two shot and killed over the weekend at the madden tournament in jacksonville, florida. >> he's a superhero, he's invincible. things like this don't happen. >> reporter: a family member of 22-year-old elijah clayton spoke out earlier in the day. >> our family has been forever changed. nothing will replace the that we have for elijah. there is a hole that will never be filled. >> reporter: police say those two and ten others were shot by fellow gamer david katz before the 24-year-old turned the gun on himself. cbs news learned as a teenager, he was diagnosed with chronic low grade depression, hospitalized twice for mental illness and prescribed antipsychotics and antidepressants. a motive for the rampage hasn't been determined but police say it was not a random shooting. >> the suspect targeted other gamers participating in this tournament. >> reporter: he legally purchased two handguns earlier this month, but only fired one on sunday. laura podesta, cbs news, new york. >> beca

and taylor robertson went look top stories that we're working on. >>> this october will mark one year since the deadly north bay wildfires. less than 1% of the homes destroyed have been rebuilt. 2700 single-family home were destroyed last october in the city of santa rosa. and a new report from the city indicate that 520 homes are under construction and only nine have been completed last week. one of the problems is homeowners insurance. many people were underinsured. two-thirds of homeowners said they were underinsured by $317,000. >>> there is a bill that would allow utilities to pass along financial liabilitfrom short fr agreement. they want to be shield if their equipment causes wildfires and how much of th can be passed along to the customers. and that is important for pg and e that may be paying billions in lawsuits. they need to vote on it before the constitution tall deadline on friday -- constitutional deadline on friday. >>> they spoke about a 13-year- old boy at last night's meeting even though the issue was not an agenda. so the parent and students want him to attend an al

. >> the two victims id taylor robertson and eli clayton of woodland hills, california. >> the suspect at least one handgun to commit this act and we are working again with partners at atf on that aspect of the investigation. >> duval county sheriff says there's no suspects being sought, they believe this was a one-person act, mass shooting that really destroyed the scene here in downtown jacksonville for many, many years yesterday and, of course, left two people dead, back to you. rob: such bizarre story, all right, phil, thanks so much. jackie: thanks phil, u.s. army soldier four killed in skydiving plane crash, served as demonstrators on parachute team, off duty at the time and burst into flames after crashing in end of runway at georgia airport, one passenger in critical condition, the crash under investigation, the soldier is survived by his parents. rob: state-controlled newspaper accusing the u.s. of criminal plot after secretary of state mike pompeo canceled trip, the president asked pompeo not to go after reports that north korea was not taking steps to denuclearized, the stat

. >> the two people killed by the gunman arm taylor robertson of ballard, west virginia and eli claytoncalifornia. most of the competing gamers had flown in from all over hoping to win this regional tournament to then be able to go to vegas for the upcoming madden nfl national championships with a total prize of $200,000 for the winter. there is money to be made in the gaming industry if you are not too familiar with it. one of his competitors, one of his rivals and gaming competitions describe the shooter, david katz as being "a little different." unlike the rest of the gamers who are jovial and social at these get-togethers, they say he would never really talk much, just come in, compete and leave. >> dagen: thank you so much. a swift reaction to the shooting coming from the left on capitol hill. house minority leader nancy pelosi and illinois senator dick durbin calling on congress to enact stricter gun legislation. durbin tweeted this "i'm heartbroken for jacksonville. no community should have to suffer from in such senseless gun violence. when will congress have the courage to stan

the two killed, taylor robertson and 22-year-old elija clayton a former football player in california. the shootin t at place hosting the online tournament known as the madden online twitch.treamed live on >> there is a video. we have a copy of that footage.n >> reporter:his video players and announcers can be heard chatting when the first shots >> a lot of good games going on today. >> it is going to be hard to get them all streaming. [ gunfire ] >> in all, 12 shots are recorded before the video ends. officers responding within two minutes the 911 called. >> i seen somebody on the ground. i seen a body on e grou i seen a kid with blood all over him. >> people were running this way. people were running that way. >> reporter: katz was an avid gamer according the reports who one the 2017 madden buffalo bills tournament. katz seen her during anotherur toment. >> he keeps to himself. he is a man of business, he is not here to make >>friends. eporter: authorities searched katz's home sunday looking for clues. >> we know t suspect used at least one handgun to commit this act. reporter: the

police say he killed two gamers, 28-year-old taylor robertson and 22-year-old elijah clayton, beforenown madden gamer regularly competing in big money tournaments and authorities gathering evidence at his baltimore home. his parents are cooperating with police. court records obtained by abc news show he was treated for psychiatric issues at least twice in the past and now this community trying to get back to normal. later the jacksonville landing will re-open to the public. cecilia. >> thank you, victor. michael. >> thank you, cecilia. >>> we have so many great stories about kids this morning so how about one more, you guys. let's meet little cullen potter, graduating from the nicu. >> yes. >> cullen was born in march at just 22 weeks but he's doing well now. his mom molly said she had to go to build a bear to find a cap and gown to fit him. cullin the size of a coke bottle when he was born, but now he is nearly 6 pounds, headed home and so great to see that graduation celebration, cute little baby. >> this was a miracle because doctors didn't think he would survive. so we are all so

the names, 27-year-old taylor robertson of west virginia and 22-year-old eli clayton from california. prayers with them. >> they are. rosa flores with the latest. thank you. >>> joining me now, james galleano. as we look at everything that's happening here, undthere are nos many details being released because it's an active investigation. what would you look at today? >> sure, erica. police right now are working very closely with the fbi in maryland, obviously, where the shooter was from, trying to put together some type of template to understand the human behavior that ended up evolving or devolving into somebody being at a gaming event, a seemingly fun, jo frivolous event where you play video games against other people and what caused this individual to snap. this is more from a criminal justice issue into a homeland security issue. homeland security means threats from the outside in. no. these are threats on the inside. we have to look at what we need to do to either harden soft targets, which this place was. there was no screening or metal detectors. people thought there wouldn't

have been identified as 27-year old "taylor robertson" from west virginia who had won the national tournament two years ago.... and 22-year old "eli clayton" a former high school football player from woodland hills in southern california. the 10 other victims who were shot...are all expected to survive. (pam) a pittsburgh - area mother has been arrested in connected to her 17-month-old daughter's death. this is the suspect, 23-year-old jhenea pratt.her daughter was pronounced dead back in april, after pratt told 9-1-1 the toddler was unresponsive. pittsburgh police say, fentanyl, a powerful cup and charged with criminal homicide and endangering the welfare of a child. (ken)a 6.1 earthquake struck at a depth of around 6 miles in western iran's kermanshah province early sunday, according to a preliminary statement by the united states geological survey.iran's state- run press tv posted the images of people at hospitals and a damaged house on its twitter account.the epicenter of the quake was close to the iran-iraq border. (pam) coming up: the white house raised the american flag ... but then- a

one was taylor robertson.was 27 years old, from west virginia. >> and eli clayton, 22 years old, a former high school football player from california. robertson's gaming sponsor tweeted that the men were great competitors and well-loved members of the madden community. >> investigators have searched the suspect's family home in baltimore. >> a neighbor says that he was rarely seen. cnn's polo sandoval has this report. >> police in jacksonville, florida confirm the suspect behind the nation's latest mass shooting is a 24-year-old man from baltimore, maryland. police confirming his identity. david katz is among the three people dead at the scene. katz allegedly opened fire at a video game competition sunday afternoon inside that jacksonville restaurant. police also believe that katz was a participant at this video game tournament though they have not confirmed a motive only saying he used a handgun if the shooting. investigators say katz shot and killed two people. nine others were also shot and are recovering f

interrupted by gunfire. 22-year-old elijah clayton was shot and killed playing. 27-year-old taylor robertson10 others were injured. the shooter, 24-year-old david cats was in town for the tournament. police say he recently purchased two handguns legally in his home state of maryland. they say his targets were obvious. >> the suspect walked past patrons who were in other parts of the business, focused his attention on the gamers. video surveillance footage from inside the restaurant clearly shows this is a single shooter incident and that the suspect took his own life after shooting the victims. >> next thing you know, pop, pop, pop, pop. >> reporter: alex was shot in the foot. >> my first instinct was drop to the floor, get cover. i was in the fetal position underneath a table, next to some guy that also got shot, i don't remember his name exactly. i remember holding each other's hands. >> reporter: he says he was known as a loner in the competitive yet close knit gaming community, and had lost recently to one of the gamers he killed, elijah clayton. he says the shooter's appearance just bef

police in jacksonville, florida say katz yesterday shot and killed taylor robertson and elijah clayton, then turned the gun on himself. 11 people were hurt. >> i'm just -- i'm scared for my life. i didn't think i was going the make it out thereof after i got hit that one time. i'm saying please don't shoot me anymore. >> florida's candidates for governor are sparring over guns following the shooting. several democratic candidates today renew their push for new gun control measures. cornell bernard talked with gamers here in the bay area who say violence has no place in their world. he's live in the newsroom with more. cornell? >> the world of v sports video gaming is huge. it's a competitive sport where anger is never accepted or tolerated. when he is not attending computer science classes at san francisco state, dan janes is online, competing in esports video games. janes is a manager for bay area gaming, a hub for esport tournaments and events. 600 members and counting. >> i can't fly a fighter jet or i can't, you know, be someone with magical powers or things that you can really do.

the two players who died--one of them is 27-year old "taylor robertson" from west virginia who had won the national tournament two years ago.the other was 22-year old "eli clayton" a former high school football player from california. sot abbott lopez shooting survivor"they are good people they didn't deserve what happened. they're competitors just like me. and for happened to them- its just really sad, a tragedy, and i just send prayers to their families."authorities say the gunman took his own life.sot sheriff mike williams jacksonville, fl"we are thankful to report that all of the other shooting victims are expected recover from their injuries." (ken) our other big story tonight: the nation is mourning the loss of senator john mccain.(pam) there will be tributes.. and funerals throughout the week. our grant lodes is here with those details ... and the controversy at the white house... after a lowered flag honoring senator mccain... was raised. grant? (grant) after it was initially lowered this weekend, the white house flag was raised...unlike other flags in washington. the president

the two people who died have been identified as eli clayton and taylor robertson.olice say the gunman got angry after he was eliminated from the tournament and opened fire, he later died from a self- inflicted gunshot wound. >>> back at home in the bay area fayetteville police identified a victim who died in a double shooting friday night, police say the 16-year-old was killed near a high school and another victim is hospitalized in critical condition with gunshot wounds. suspects arrested nearby and investigators haven't disclosed a motive for the shooting. >>> will help police defending their use of force caught on cell phone video but there investigation isn't yet completed. the suspect, angel bagos running from police and fell in front of mod pizza on plaza drive, investigators say he arrested arrest by holding one hand under his body, an officer hit him several times on his back with his flashlight so he could place him in handcuffs. this happen after police responded to a 911 call from a 14-year-old girl who said angel bagos refused to let her out of his car.

their names 27-year-old taylor robertson from west virginia and 22-year-old eli clayton from california others were either shot or they were wounded as they were fleeing the scene and at latest check five of them are still in the hospital and erika, we're also learning more about the gunman here. his name katz, 24 years old from baltimore. he was a known gamer. he was a champion in 2017 for the madden tournament then. and he was here in jacksonville, florida, for this tournament and at this hour, investigators are trying to figure out exactly why they are trying to figure out a motive. his home scrubbed in maryland as investigators from the fbi and atf collecting evidence there trying to connect the dots. then here authorities also searching a vehicle trying to figure out if there was any evidence there. but we're also learning more from the victims in those intense moments when the shots rang out. take a listen. >> i turned around and actually saw the flashes from the gun and at that point just -- it just went survival mode and i wanted to make sure i was out of there. it really breaks

twenty-seven- year-old taylor robertson also died and ten others were injured.the shooter - twenty fourid katz - was in town for the tournament. police say he recently purchased 2 hand guns legally in his home state of maryland. although they haven't confirmed the motive, authorities say katz's targets were obvious.sheriff mike williams, duval co., fl:"the suspect walked past patrons who were in other parts of the business and focused his attention on the gamers. video surveillance footage from inside the restaurant clearly showed that this is a single shooter incident and that the suspect took his own life after shooting the victims." natsot/madunic: "the next thing you know, pop, pop pop." alexander madunic was shot in the footalex madunic, shooting victim:"my first instinct was to drop down to the floor and get cover find cover, and i just got in the fetal position underneath a table and i was next to some guy who also got shot, and i don't remember his name but i remember just holding his hand."madunic says katz was known as a loner in the competitive yet close-knit gaming community

victims are 22-year-old elijah clayton of woodland hills in southern california, and 28-year-old taylor robertson of west virginia, fox's emily -- reports from jacksonville, with the search from -- for a motive. >> we are tracking down where the subject was before he was here, where he stayed and who he had contact with. >> reporter: authorities are trying to piece together what led to gunfire at a video game tournament in jacksonville. the shooter was one of the participants on the "madden nfl 19" videogame competition. gamers say 24-year-old david katz of maryland was furious when he lost the tournament, opening fire shortly afterward. by the time he turned the gun on himself, more than a dozen people have been shot. two people died, and nine others were rushed to the hospital. including 31-year-old christopher mcfarland who feels fortunate to only has been grazed by one of the many bullets. >> what happened if i was in a different position, if he had decided to shoot a couple more bullets, if he had come in earlier, that eli clayton died in. >> reporter: the shooting reignited the gun control

. >>> 27-year-old taylor robertson from west virginia and eli clayton from california.more about the gunman. david katz, 24 years of age from baltimore, maryland. he was a known gamer. a champion from back in 2017. he was here in baltimore for this particular tournament. now, let me set the scene for you. shots rang out about 1:30 yesterday, during this video game. i'm about to show you video and audio. i have to warn you it's disturbing but it happened during the video. the video will actually show some of the game going on. take a listen. >> it will be hard to get him on screen. >> it's not a tough out. [ gunfire ] >> very chaotic moments. we've learned from the jacksonville firefighters association that seven firefighters were near the scene and immediately started treating people outside here on the street and in the courtyard. and then three firefighters flagged the police officer and went inside and know there are 13 victims here. two have died. 11 others either had gunshot wounds or other types of injuries and no motive has been established at this point, john an

also killed in the shooter, 27-year-old taylor robertson from west virginia, last year's madden classicn. alex from milwaukee among the 11 injured. >> it went about here and all the way down to about here. >> reporter: hit in the leg and foot as he dove to the ground. witnesses say the bullet missed his head by inches. >> i'm blessed. i mean i could have got killed just coming down, playing a video game. >> reporter: the first to arrive at the shooting, firefighters who were only 200 yards away training. >> but you guys are not carrying guns now. >> no, sir. >> you don't have bullet-proof vests. >> no, sir. >> reporter: yet they ran in before deputies secured the scene. >> the situation dictated itself. >> reporter: when somebody calls you a hero? >> doing our job, what we're supposed to do. >> thanks to kerry sanders for the reporting. a judge has blocked allowing release of blueprints for a 3d printed gun. the judge granted a preliminary injunction in favors of attorneys general from 19 states and washington, d.c. who argued guns made from the blueprints would be difficult to trace an

the 24-year-old from baltimore opened fire in this gaming venue on sunday, killing 27-year-old taylor robertson clayton. he wounded ten others, before turning the gun on himself. >> i heard the shots. i thought why are there fire crackers in here. then i got hit. i turned around and saw flashes from the gun. at that point, it went in survival mode. >> reporter: police have not given motive, one said katz was defeated in a game the day before and refused to shake hands. last year, when he won last year, then he fell short. the country's latest shooting adds video tournaments to a list of attacks, including several in florida. they are front and center in a primary on tuesday. law enforcement officials telling cnn that the shooter's parents are telling investigators their son suffered from mental health issues. jim? >> just another sad story involving guns. thank you so much. we'll be right back. unlimited ways to be you. unlimited ways share with others. unlimited ways to live for the moment. all for as low as 30 bucks a line. unlimited for you. for them. for all. get unlimited for as low at 30

two people who died as 22- year-old eli clayton of woodland hills, california, and 28-year-old taylor robertson of west virginia. electronic arts called their deaths an inconceivable tragedy. they added, they earned the admiration of all who watched them compete, and we will miss them greatly. we are committed to supporting their family members through this difficult time. >> what happened in jacksonville was not far from the minds of people attending the grand opening of the cal esports facility. a celebration was hold -- held in the residential hall today. visitors had the chance to tour the site and check out all amenities offered which include gaming stations, a game library, and a players lounge. >> when you see a space like this, it reflects the need for gamers to connect with one another, find each other in a physical space and reach beyond the screen. >> reporter: the cal esports community center is open monday through sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. and offers free night safety shuttle service. >>> a smash and grab where thieves nabbed three laptops. it's what's on those hard dri

. >> 22-year-old elijah clayton was from los angeles. 28-year-old taylor robertson was from west virginiaessional gamers. 2 years ago, robertson won the national gaming tournament. clayton was a standout high school football player and planned to use his tournament winnings to pay for college. fox news' correspondence spoke with clayton's parents. >> reporter: elijah clayton was his name to gamers. the 22-year-old was a talented player and always hard to beat. to his grandmother, he was a dream child. >> an excellent example of a young black man. >> aware, stayed in touch with the news, talked intelligently about what he felt. >> reporter: cynthia morris credits his mother for elijah's success. his mother raised him in woodland hills, a community she felt would have a positive influence, and she was right. at his high school and calabasas high school, he excelled in both academics and athletics. but, his mom encouraged him to do more than get good grades and play football. >> maybe go into drama class. she said she talked to him for 3 years before he did it. >> reporter: he found somethin

police confirming the two victims killed was taylor robertson and 22-year-old elijah clayton, a former high school football player from woodland hills, california. the shooting at a restaurant hosting the online tournament known as the madden championship series streamed live on the gaming platform twitch. in this video and confirmed by law enforcement, players and announcers can be heard chatting. when the first shots rang out. >> it's going to be a good game. [ gunshots ] >> reporter: in all, 12 shots are recorded before the video ends. officers responding within two minutes of the 911 call. the jacksonville sheriff's office tweeting, stay far away from the area. the area is not safe at this time. stay away. >> i see somebody on the ground. i see a body on the ground. i seen a kid with blood all over him. >> people running this way, that way. >> reporter: katz was an avid gamer who won the championship in 2017. ka katz, seen here during another gaming tournament. >> david katz keeps to himself. he's a man of business. he's not here to make friends. >> reporter: authorities searched k

the victims have been identified as taylor robertson and elijah clayton, the video game champion fromnia. 11 other people were hurt. some received a visit from florida governor rick scott at memorial hospital. >> something has to change. what is causing these young men not to value life, whether it's their own life or somebody else's life? there's something wrong. >> nbc's kerry sanders has been on this story for us and is joining us live from florida. can you tell us what else we're learning today about the investigation, the suspect, the big questions police still have? >> reporter: what the authorities can answer is the motive. w -- can't answer is the motive. one of the gamers, the shooter, cat katz, returned to the video game area and began shooting. they're trying to investigate what the cause of the trigger was, that had him begin shooting people he'd been playing with. this is a gaming community where people know each other. they're trying to figure out where he got the gun from. she's from the bau he's from the baltimore area. police have been going through his home, trying t

the two dead taylor robertson out of ballard, west virginia and eli clayton out of woodlan hills, californiawe know the suspect used at least one hand gun to commit this act. and we are working again with our partners at atf on that aspect of the investigation. >> so this is a pretty big tournament. very popular amongst the gaming community. although the people that play madden online with their competitors around the country, some of them were actually meeting for the very first time here at this tournament. so people around the country had come here for this: it's a big deal according to one the gamers he said people are just inside, having fun, playing the game they love. and then all of the sudden the shooting started happening. back to you guys. brian: i was there of the statue of andrew jackson is right there in front. this is a horrible incident. but this is not usual for that area, right? isn't that very safe? >> there have been a couple other shootings at the landing over the past few years. typically it is pretty safe. it was more popular as an entertainment destination in years pa

the two people that were killed by the gunmen are taylor robertson, of ballard west virginia, and eli clayton of woodland hills, california. most of the gamers had flowed to jacksonville from across the country for this competition. there can be big money and gaming. some of the gamers are even sponsored. witnesses say it really was pandemonium yesterday, people scrambling to get out and people trampled and others hiding and other bars, restaurants, and bathrooms. the shares department continues investigating about some witnesses say the shooter was angry because he lost, investigators still are not relying on an official motive. if his handgun had a laser sight on it and you can actually see it in some of the video a red dot appear on one of the gamers chests, quite disturbing as you can imagine. all of this happening inside the good luck have fun gaming bar where gamers are doing just that, having fun playing the game they love and hang out with their bodies. their age ranges at this tournament, teenagers all the way up to men in their 40s. >> sandra: unbelievable. life for us in fl