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Pokémon players shot at in Palm Coast, Fla.
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Pokémon Go has led to muggings, car crashes, cliff rescues — and now a shooting.
A 19-year-old man and his 16-year-old friend were sitting in a car on Primrose Lane playing Pokémon Go around 1:30 a.m., when a man walked out of his house nearby and fired shots at the car, according to a news release from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
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Moments before the shooting, they said they heard someone say, "did you catch him?" the teens told the sheriff's office.
Dozens of people dressed as Pikachu, the famous character from Nintendo's video more
One of them said, "yeah, did you?"
That's when they heard several shots fired.
The car sped off. They arrived at the 19-year-old's house and checked themselves for injuries. They tried to check for bullet holes on the car in the dark but didn't see any damage. They thought someone might have just been trying to scare them and went inside.
It wasn't until the next morning, when the teen's mother found bullet holes in the rear tire, hubcap and fender, that they reported the shooting to the sheriff's office.
The homeowner who shot at the teens has a different account of what happened early Saturday. When interviewed by deputies, the homeowner said he was woken up by a loud noise outside of his home and spotted a white car with its brake lights on in the street outside his house. That's when he grabbed his handgun and went outside. He recalled hearing someone say something to the effect of "did you get anything?" Then he said he stepped in front of the car and said not to move.
The car, he said, accelerated toward him. He fled from the street and shot at the car several times as it sped off.
The sheriff's office said the investigation is ongoing. In the news release, the sheriff's office warned homeowners to call 911 if they suspect someone breaking in and to avoid leaving the house to confront suspects. They also warned Pokémon Go users to avoid trespassing or driving while playing the game.
Pokémon players shot at in Palm Coast, Fla.
Steph Solis, USA TODAY
3 hours ago
Google Plus
more
Pokémon Go has led to muggings, car crashes, cliff rescues — and now a shooting.
A 19-year-old man and his 16-year-old friend were sitting in a car on Primrose Lane playing Pokémon Go around 1:30 a.m., when a man walked out of his house nearby and fired shots at the car, according to a news release from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
USA TODAY
Two fall from cliff reportedly playing Pokemon Go
Moments before the shooting, they said they heard someone say, "did you catch him?" the teens told the sheriff's office.
Dozens of people dressed as Pikachu, the famous character from Nintendo's video more
One of them said, "yeah, did you?"
That's when they heard several shots fired.
The car sped off. They arrived at the 19-year-old's house and checked themselves for injuries. They tried to check for bullet holes on the car in the dark but didn't see any damage. They thought someone might have just been trying to scare them and went inside.
It wasn't until the next morning, when the teen's mother found bullet holes in the rear tire, hubcap and fender, that they reported the shooting to the sheriff's office.
The homeowner who shot at the teens has a different account of what happened early Saturday. When interviewed by deputies, the homeowner said he was woken up by a loud noise outside of his home and spotted a white car with its brake lights on in the street outside his house. That's when he grabbed his handgun and went outside. He recalled hearing someone say something to the effect of "did you get anything?" Then he said he stepped in front of the car and said not to move.
The car, he said, accelerated toward him. He fled from the street and shot at the car several times as it sped off.
The sheriff's office said the investigation is ongoing. In the news release, the sheriff's office warned homeowners to call 911 if they suspect someone breaking in and to avoid leaving the house to confront suspects. They also warned Pokémon Go users to avoid trespassing or driving while playing the game.
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[h=1]Cubs players embrace the Pokemon Go craze[/h]
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By Dan Carson@thedoctorcarson<time class="byline-timestamp">Jul 21, 2016 at 4:51p ET</time>
Pokemon Go is sweeping the nation. Or has swept nation. Pokemon Go has occupied our country, basically. The Pokemon are now the trainers.
As the navigation-based app continues to grow and derail its own servers, pretty much everyone has given this Pokemon thing a try--most recently, the Chicago Cubs baseball team, which is trying the game out to mixed results.
Per ESPN's Jesse Rogers, some Cubs players are better at catching them all than others. While a couple guys have no idea what these imaginary battle pets are.
Jason Hammel is on the relative upswing among the team's clubhouse Pokemasters.
"I've caught two so far," Hammel said. "the first one might be a gimme so they can hook you. I'm going to show it to my son, and he will love that."
Hammel confirmed that the game is also spreading through family, calling his younger brother "obsessed" with the GPS-centric app.
Other players, like Tommy La Stella, are faring less well.
"I did download the Pokemon thing when I was home for the All-Star break," La Stella said. "Tried it a couple times, couldn't figure it out, deleted it. "My sister plays it. I did attempt it."
Albert Almora has seen the game, but doesn't know what it is or whether to trust this apparent mind-controlling device.
"Oh my god, yes,"
Almora said. "I've seen people walking the street going nuts with it. I'm like, 'What is that?'"
Almora's friends have let him know that he is sitting on a virtual gold mine of Poke-tunity as a traveling ballplayer.
"My buddies from back home were like, 'You would find, like, the coolest ones because you travel.' Maybe I'll catch a Pokemon in center field."
One of the players who hasn't embraced Pokemon Go as his new overlord is John Lacker, who dropped a few gems when asked if he was playing the game.
"Huh?" Lackey asked. "I don't know what you're talking about."
Once having the game explained to him, Lackey issued another dad-ly statement.
"I don't have any games on my phone," Lackey said. "Oh, wait. I do have 'Madden' on my phone. My son put that on. Shuts him up sometimes at a restaurant."
Video games: shutting up the kids and bringing the family together.
Dan is on Twitter. He caught a wild L the other day.
[h=1]Cubs players embrace the Pokemon Go craze[/h]
By Dan Carson@thedoctorcarson<time class="byline-timestamp">Jul 21, 2016 at 4:51p ET</time>
Pokemon Go is sweeping the nation. Or has swept nation. Pokemon Go has occupied our country, basically. The Pokemon are now the trainers.
As the navigation-based app continues to grow and derail its own servers, pretty much everyone has given this Pokemon thing a try--most recently, the Chicago Cubs baseball team, which is trying the game out to mixed results.
Per ESPN's Jesse Rogers, some Cubs players are better at catching them all than others. While a couple guys have no idea what these imaginary battle pets are.
Jason Hammel is on the relative upswing among the team's clubhouse Pokemasters.
"I've caught two so far," Hammel said. "the first one might be a gimme so they can hook you. I'm going to show it to my son, and he will love that."
Hammel confirmed that the game is also spreading through family, calling his younger brother "obsessed" with the GPS-centric app.
Other players, like Tommy La Stella, are faring less well.
"I did download the Pokemon thing when I was home for the All-Star break," La Stella said. "Tried it a couple times, couldn't figure it out, deleted it. "My sister plays it. I did attempt it."
Albert Almora has seen the game, but doesn't know what it is or whether to trust this apparent mind-controlling device.
"Oh my god, yes,"
Almora said. "I've seen people walking the street going nuts with it. I'm like, 'What is that?'"
Almora's friends have let him know that he is sitting on a virtual gold mine of Poke-tunity as a traveling ballplayer.
"My buddies from back home were like, 'You would find, like, the coolest ones because you travel.' Maybe I'll catch a Pokemon in center field."
One of the players who hasn't embraced Pokemon Go as his new overlord is John Lacker, who dropped a few gems when asked if he was playing the game.
"Huh?" Lackey asked. "I don't know what you're talking about."
Once having the game explained to him, Lackey issued another dad-ly statement.
"I don't have any games on my phone," Lackey said. "Oh, wait. I do have 'Madden' on my phone. My son put that on. Shuts him up sometimes at a restaurant."
Video games: shutting up the kids and bringing the family together.
Dan is on Twitter. He caught a wild L the other day.
My house is about 1/3 of a mile off of the road, long gravel driveway, totally tucked away, can't be seen from anywhere, surrounded by trees, 6+ acres, total privacy. Now I have 5 of these freaking pokeman characters located on my property. On the loop of my driveway in front of my house, steps away from my swimming pool, and on the shore of my lake. I'm already tired of complete strangers walking, or riding their bikes all over my property with their heads down. I think a "No Pokeman Go" sign is going up after this weekend.
