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'Pokemon Go' Player Killed In San Francisco? Here's What Happened
Michael Finn
First Posted: Aug 10, 2016 06:24 AM EDT
A "Pokemon Go" player was recently shot and killed while playing the game at a park in San Francisco. The 20-year-old man was identified as Calvin Riley who was playing "Pokemon Go" with a friend in the Fisherman's Wharf area, along San Francisco's waterfront.
Riley's family and friends believe that he was randomly shot as there was no confrontation prior the attack, KGO-TV reported. A family friend, John Kirby, said that the incident was just senseless and someone just came up and shot Riley at his back then ran away for nothing. Kirby went on to details that Riley and his friend saw someone watching them from the top of a hill. However, they were playing "Pokemon Go" so they were absorbed in their phones. Riley's friend witnessed the end of the attack. When Riley's friend came around a corner, he heard a gunshot and saw Riley fall.
A detective from the U.S. Park Police, Sgt. Robert Jansing, said that the gunman did not take any of Riley's possessions, AP reported. Officers found him suffering from a bullet wound to his torso, gave him first aid, but died, according to police. National Park Service spokesman Lynn Cullivan said that investigators believe there are other witnesses as the crime took place in a tourist spot.
Meanwhile, A GoFundMe account was set up on behalf of Riley's family. The account has already raised over $35,000 to cover funeral expenses. Gabriel Antonio Morales, Riley's cousin said that they learned about Riley's death around 4:30 a.m. as stated in the GoFundMe page.
Riley had dreamed playing in the major leagues one day, according to Morales. In the page, Morales posted that Riley had all the mechanics, talent and dedication to make his dream a reality but was taken by a coward who wanted to shoot at a Pokestop.
It is unclear whether playing "Pokemon Go" was related to the attack. However, previous reports emerged that the game's created unintended consequences in everyday life such as trespassing and damaging one's properties. Some players have also been reported to be injured or robbed as they stare at their devices in search of Pokemons.
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First Posted: Aug 10, 2016 06:24 AM EDT
A "Pokemon Go" player was recently shot and killed while playing the game at a park in San Francisco. The 20-year-old man was identified as Calvin Riley who was playing "Pokemon Go" with a friend in the Fisherman's Wharf area, along San Francisco's waterfront.
Riley's family and friends believe that he was randomly shot as there was no confrontation prior the attack, KGO-TV reported. A family friend, John Kirby, said that the incident was just senseless and someone just came up and shot Riley at his back then ran away for nothing. Kirby went on to details that Riley and his friend saw someone watching them from the top of a hill. However, they were playing "Pokemon Go" so they were absorbed in their phones. Riley's friend witnessed the end of the attack. When Riley's friend came around a corner, he heard a gunshot and saw Riley fall.
A detective from the U.S. Park Police, Sgt. Robert Jansing, said that the gunman did not take any of Riley's possessions, AP reported. Officers found him suffering from a bullet wound to his torso, gave him first aid, but died, according to police. National Park Service spokesman Lynn Cullivan said that investigators believe there are other witnesses as the crime took place in a tourist spot.
Meanwhile, A GoFundMe account was set up on behalf of Riley's family. The account has already raised over $35,000 to cover funeral expenses. Gabriel Antonio Morales, Riley's cousin said that they learned about Riley's death around 4:30 a.m. as stated in the GoFundMe page.
Riley had dreamed playing in the major leagues one day, according to Morales. In the page, Morales posted that Riley had all the mechanics, talent and dedication to make his dream a reality but was taken by a coward who wanted to shoot at a Pokestop.
It is unclear whether playing "Pokemon Go" was related to the attack. However, previous reports emerged that the game's created unintended consequences in everyday life such as trespassing and damaging one's properties. Some players have also been reported to be injured or robbed as they stare at their devices in search of Pokemons.
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