VIDEO of 24-year-old David Katz, the Baltimore gamer believed to have been the shooter at the Jacksonville Landing. Sheriff says he killed himself. Listen to how announcers describe him.
Horrible to see that someone projected an anti-Semitic message on to TIAA Bank Field at the end of the sold-out Georgia-Florida game. A relative sent this to me. It’s in reference to comments Ye (formerly Kanye West) made recently.
This hate has to stop. Period.
GRIM REAPER IN JAX BEACH: Florida attorney
@DWUhlfelderLaw
dressed as the reaper lurked in Jacksonville Beach today, warning people of the dangers of crowds and COVID-19. Some took his message to heart, while others accused him of fear mongering. More on
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To be clear, as you'll see in next video, our crew did not turn the cameras away from the commotion and toward the podium as asked. Our team documented the news that was happening at the moment.
BREAKING: Multiple people have been shot at the Jacksonville Landing, according to two of my sources. I’ve been told there are fatalities. Please be careful as we gather details.
A restaurant manager says everyone is on lockdown.
RIGHT NOW: Demonstrator handcuffed, others told to leave after tensions run high at Governor DeSantis' news conference in Jacksonville. They wanted to talk to him about his COVID response. Staff asked crews to turn cameras away from disturbance.
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Jacksonville Landing shooter:
- white male
- early 20s
- believed to be from Baltimore area
- used semi-automatic handgun
- appears to have acted alone
- killed himself inside
- name not confirmed yet
(Info from my police sources.)
Horrible to see that someone projected an anti-Semitic message on to TIAA Bank Field at the end of the sold-out Georgia-Florida game. A relative sent this to me. It’s in reference to comments Ye (formerly Kanye West) made recently.
This hate has to stop. Period.
BREAKING: Plane down in St. Johns River is commercial jet with 136 passengers and 7 crew members per my sources. Skidded off runway into water per
@NASJax_
spokeswoman.
#Jaguars
RB Leonard Fournette signed the bumper of his 2017 Maybach and gave it to a first responder after someone rear-ended him on I-295. He also posed for pics. Everyone ok. Woman in an SUV cited for careless driving, causing crash.
BREAKING: The teen accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey will be tried as an adult and is now facing a 1st degree murder charge, court documents show.
Aiden Fucci, 14, is at a juvenile detention center in Daytona Beach. Prosecutors will talk about the case at 4 on
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Jacksonville Sheriff identifies shooter as 24-year-old David Katz from Baltimore. He was here as a gamer. I’m not going to glamorize his name, but as a local reporter, it’s my job to put this out once, on the record.
I know it’s controversial to post, but it needs to be addressed. And I hate to see this in my city which I love. GA-FL gets national attention. Too many people are afraid to stand up and comment on it.
Horrible to see that someone projected an anti-Semitic message on to TIAA Bank Field at the end of the sold-out Georgia-Florida game. A relative sent this to me. It’s in reference to comments Ye (formerly Kanye West) made recently.
This hate has to stop. Period.
@ncljax
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We cover news. Our photographer chose to keep the camera rolling on what was happening at the moment. It was certainly stressful for the crews there. (I wasn't there in person.)
BREAKING:
#Jaguars
star running back Leonard Fournette has been arrested after a traffic violation. This is exclusive video as we saw him get booked at Duval County jail around 2:30pm today; stems from a November citation in Neptune Beach, which police say he didn’t pay.
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Diehard
#Jaguars
fan Tim Richert says he ordered a custom Jags jersey from the NFL Shop. He claims he got this - with the
#Patriots
logo on the front. “I was devastated to see this atrocity even exists, and for it to happen to me was perceived as a slight to all Jags fans.”
Frightening video shows 3 men break into a Neptune Beach apartment. Seconds later, the resident inside fired at them, hitting one man in the chest. Details from investigators at 5 on
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.
Shot this at 5:05pm today from Jacksonville Beach. Wide, medium, tight. Low tide. Plenty of beach. Wanted to give you this perspective as people have been very critical of local media coverage.
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Let’s do away with the phrase “the media.” Journalists aren’t the same. If you have an issue with an outlet or report, be specific. Use supporting details about what you disagree with. Dialogue is good. Blanket statements are irresponsible.
For those who think news teams don’t care: our newsroom erupted in cheers, tears and hugs after confirming the missing siblings were found safe after 3 days. We’re all human. We all have emotions. We’re all ecstatic to share good news.
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Despicable that Twitter users are making fun of the people who I’m interviewing. This shooting is because of hate. And you’re spewing your own dose of hate. Not helping.
Exclusive: Chicago Pizza shut down at Jacksonville Landing after gaming tournament shooting. Jax Fire Marshal found emergency exit was blocked at time of shooting, plans for gaming center were not submitted to city. City sources: big issue for people escaping.
CAREER ANNOUNCEMENT: I’ve signed a multi-year deal to be
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’s I-TEAM investigator, joining the award-winning investigative unit. I’ll be working on long-form, deep-diving investigations that make a difference. I’ll continue to anchor weekdays at 9am.
Record heat a factor in spawning this sand dust devil in Jacksonville Beach. No one was hurt, but it sure did whip around some umbrellas.
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@JimCantore
@spann
Overturned semi-truck on Dames Pointe Bridge.
So far this morning, we’ve seen several semis jackknife and/or flip.
If you can stay in today, I highly recommend it.
From a friend.
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He screamed during our live WEATHER coverage rpt. He then said “if Trump loses, Democrats better not find themselves on other side of the barrel of my gun.” Did not respond, but must document these threats. No matter which side, this is unacceptable & should be taken seriously.
SHARE POSITIVITY: Brian Peters wanted his parents’ anniversary to be special despite the quarantine.
So he took out his work clothes from Longhorn Steakhouse and ran a whole restaurant from home!
Way to go, Brian!
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Can’t believe I’ve been at
@wjxt4
for 9 years! Here’s a pic from my first live shot in 2010. I was an eager 22-year-old who stayed up all night, excited to report from The Players. I also had bronchitis, but didn’t tell anyone!
Thanks for following along on this journey!
BREAKING:
#Jaguars
star RB Leonard Fournette OK after car crash.
- involved in 3-car chain reaction crash on 295 SB before Dames Point Bridge
- He was vehicle 3 – NOT at fault
- NO ONE INJURED
- One lane blocked
Exclusive video of former Jaguars star Telvin Smith in custody at Duval County jail. He's charged with "unlawful sexual activity with certain minors." This comes after SWAT raid at his home earlier this afternoon. Live report on
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at 6pm.
10 years ago today...
A tornado / waterspout spun through Jacksonville.
I was an intern at
@wjxt4
. I called it in to the newsdesk and chased it as it went up the St. Johns River and through downtown. I snapped these pictures.
No one was hurt and there was no serious damage.
To all the journalists who’ve been bullied and criticized for doing their job: I feel you. You’re doing great. You’re needed. You’re human. Don’t let unhappy people, including those in your own industry, ruin your happiness. You’ve got this.
This Snapchat selfie appears to show Aiden Fucci,14, in the back of a deputy’s car as they were searching for Tristyn Bailey, 13.
Notice the caption and the peace sign.
I’ve confirmed with detectives that this is part of investigation.
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To the people criticizing us being in the Bahamas during this crisis: How else will the world know what's going on? Who is voice for the people? We are not drinking their water, eating their food, taking supplies or using their resources. And we're pitching in however we can.
Multiple sources tell us suspect has been killed at Dollar General. Man was spotted on campus at nearby Edward Waters University putting on ballistics vest, per sources. Fled from security. Shooting happened down the road. Waiting on official briefing.
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And we’re off. Mariner of The Seas is traveling through the night to Freeport. It’ll deliver 20,000 meals, water, necessities.
I also just got word we’re going to pick up 300 evacuees and move them to Nassau.
Will update when I can!
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#PrayForTheBahamas
Today, was told that I faked catching COVID, that I was hospitalized (news to me), that I got paid off to push agenda (where's my money?) and that I used the bribes for expensive water toys (I bought small kayak). Nightcap: threatening dude & police report. Tomo: tropical storm.
Thank you to Jacksonville Beach Police for promptly and throughly investigating the threats he made. Report filed. Tipster has ID’d possible subject. I won’t tolerate threats.
“With love from Jacksonville, Florida.” Hundreds of care packages are en route to the Abacos and Freeport, Bahamas, on private planes and helicopters.
Way to go Duuuvvvalll!
Keep it coming.
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I would be remiss if I didn’t give a nod to
@JSOPIO
&
@JFRDJAX
. Firefighters were training across street and ran into the action without and protection. Police officers arrived at
#JacksonvilleLanding
within 2 minutes of 911 call. Excellent response to terrible tragedy. Thank you
The sun sets over the Jacksonville Landing. A place I’ve been hundreds of times. It’s part of my childhood. Now it’s the site of America’s latest mass shooting.
Honored to get 4 Emmy nominations our I-TEAM special reports.
Huge props to our photographers, producers and editors who make this happen.
We find out if we win the statues in December.
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This is everything! Just met Braxton & Bri’Ya as they returned home for the first time since Sunday morning. They wished us a Merry Christmas! Hear from them and their dad on
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at 5.