Electronic Arts cancels 'Madden 19' video game qualifiers after Jacksonville shooting

Investigators say a suspect in a deadly shooting at a Florida video game tournament specifically targeted other gamers. Aug 27, 2018; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Crime scene technicians process evidence at Jacksonville Landing where three people died and several were wounded at a Madden 19 tournament on Sunday, Aug 26. The CEO of Electronic Arts, the video game company that publishes the Madden NFL football games, says the game maker will cancel the remainder of the Madden Classic qualifying events after a gunman killed two players at an event in Jacksonville, Florida. EA CEO Andrew Wilson said in a statement released late Monday that the company decided to cancel the three remaining qualifying events "while we run a comprehensive review of safety protocols for competitors and spectators. We will work with our partners and our internal teams to establish a consistent level of security at all of our competitive gaming events."