Disney's ESPN has chosen not to broadcast a recent video-game competition -- one that features gun violence -- in the wake of last weekend's mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, according to a person familiar with the plans. ESPN is delaying its planned Aug. 10 broadcast of a recent tournament for Apex Legends, a popular battle royale game made by publisher Electronic Arts Inc., the person said, asking not to be identified as the matter is internal. The decision comes in the wake of the two shootings that prompted politicians, including President Donald Trump, to say video games that glorify violence could be contributing to the country's shooting epidemic. ESPN2 will air the taped segment on three nights in October, according to the person. It will still be available this weekend on ESPN's digital channels, including its app.

There was a mass shooting at a downtown marketplace in Jacksonville, Florida during a video game tournament Sunday. Early reports say that at least 11 people were shot and four were killed. The Jacksonville Sherriff's Office tweeted that one suspect was dead at the scene and at a news conference later in the day said there were "no outstanding suspects." The Sherriff's Office had said earlier there were "multiple fatalities" but did not release any detailed information. Authorities have also urged people to stay away from the area because it "is not safe."

Several people have been killed in a shooting at an entertainment complex in Jacksonville, Florida, police say. The suspected gunman, a white male, was dead at the scene and no other suspects were being sought, the sheriff's office said. An unspecified number of people were also wounded in the incident. The shooting happened during a video game tournament being held at Jacksonville Landing. Many shots can be heard in a video that appears to show the event being streamed online on the Twitch platform.

The Los Angeles Times reported the shooter was a gamer who was competing in the tournament and lost. Citing messages from another player in the room, the Times said the gunman appeared to target several victims before killing himself. Reuters could not immediately confirm that account of events.

A mass shooting at a video game tournament has led to "multiple fatalities" in the US state of Florida, according to police. The shooting took place on Sunday at a waterfront dining, entertainment and shopping site in downtown Jacksonville, according to local media. Police warned residents to stay away from the area. Citing police sources, reports said four people were killed and 15 wounded. "One suspect is dead at the scene, unknown at this time if we have a second suspect. Searches are being conducted," the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said on Twitter.

Gameplay from'Forza Motorsport 7' is unveiled during the Microsoft xBox E3 briefing at the Galen Center on June 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games is being held this week in Seattle. More than 4,000 participants from across the country will compete in 14 events. Alongside, members of esports teams will be playing in a first-of-its-type video game tournament hosted by Special Olympics and Microsoft. The Xbox Gaming Tournament marks the first time that Special Olympics will feature a video game tournament at a Games.

The Liberal Democratic Party wants to legalize professional gaming tournaments, joining a groundswell that started last summer amid speculation that video games will become an Olympic medal sport by 2024. Arcane laws meant to stop illegal gambling have prevented paid video game tournaments in the country, stunting the domestic market even as esports has become a multibillion-dollar global industry. Over the past few months, negotiations between four esports groups and the consumer protection agency have yielded a workaround to exempt professional gamers from the rules. Takeo Kawamura, a lawmaker from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's LDP, said the ruling party might be willing to go further, by amending laws to ensure people's rights to earn a living playing games. The goal, he said, is to remove impediments and make it possible to win Olympic medals someday.