https://abcnews.go.com/US/new-jersey-florida-online-video-game-attack/story?id=111380632https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/06/24/20-year-old-man-flies-from-new-jersey-to-jacksonville-attacks-man-with-hammer-over-online-gaming-dispute-ncso/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.
>The two had never met in-person before the suspect showed up at the victim's home in Fernandina Beach over the weekend "apparently to confront the victim," Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said during a press briefing on Monday announcing charges in the case.>The suspect, Edward Kang, 20, allegedly gained entry into the victim's home through an unlocked door and -- wearing all-black clothes, gloves and a mask -- attacked him with a hammer when the victim got up from gaming to use the bathroom late Saturday or early Sunday, according to Leeper.>The victim, who is believed to be around the same age as Kang, was able to wrestle his assailant to the ground, Leeper said. He and his stepfather, who was woken up by screams for help, were able to disarm the suspect and restrain him until deputies arrived, Leeper said.>"Upon arrival, they discovered a significant amount of blood in the entryway of the home and the victim's bedroom," Leeper said.>The victim sustained "severe" head wounds during the assault, the sheriff said. The victim has since been released from a hospital, he said.>Kang was booked into the Nassau County Jail on Sunday and charged with attempted second-degree murder and armed burglary. It is unclear if he has an attorney.>When asked about a motive in the assault, Kang allegedly told deputies that the victim is a "bad person online," Leeper said. He also allegedly asked how much jail time you receive for breaking and entering and assault, aaccording to Leeper.>The game is confirmed to be Korean MMO ArcheAge 