In a disturbing turn of events, a gamer from New Jersey allegedly traveled to Florida with the intent to kill another gamer after a heated dispute erupted online. This unsettling incident underscores the potential consequences of conflicts in the virtual gaming world spilling over into real-life violence.
New Jersey Gamer Flew to Florida to Kill Fellow Gamer After Online Dispute
A man from New Jersey faces charges of attempted murder and burglary after allegedly flying to Florida and attacking another man with a hammer in a dispute arising from a video game, authorities reported.
A New Jersey man faces an attempted murder charge after allegedly flying to Florida and attacking a fellow gamer with a hammer over an online dispute, authorities said. https://t.co/a1YZMoKUD4
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Edward Kang, 20, was arrested following an incident where he broke into the victim’s home in Fernandina Beach, Florida, aiming to confront a player he knew from the online game ArcheAge, Sheriff Bill Leeper disclosed in a press conference.
Despite never meeting in person, Kang reportedly traveled from New Jersey to Jacksonville, Florida, and broke into the victim’s residence, where he assaulted him with a hammer during a confrontation early Sunday morning.
The victim, who sustained severe but non-life-threatening injuries, was assisted by his stepfather in subduing Kang, who was subsequently apprehended by law enforcement.
