Man shoots longtime friend because of an argument in a computer game

When playing computer games, people often cook the emotions are high, but rarely does this frustration lead to a real act of violence. In the US state of Washington there was a dispute after a game of Diablo 2 even to a fatal shot .

The background to this incident was, according to the first hearing of the accused Joshua S . on December 17th, digital loot (Loot) dropped by killed monsters. He and Andrew D., who have been friends for 26 years, were in different houses on the same property during the game. Like The Columbian reported, it got heated when an unknown participant came into the online game and took the loot before the two of them could do it.

“This is America” ​​

Andrew then insulted Joshua for playing the game not as agreed with a password protected had. Thereupon Joshua, according to his own statements, asked him to calm down, otherwise he would be “shot”. Then he took his pistol. During the interrogation, Joshua was asked why he had a gun next to his computer. According to a sworn testimony, he replied: “Why not? This is America. “

On the way to the central property on the property he fired a warning shot. First he met his father there and then Andrew, who approached him during the argument. Joshua fired a shot in the chest of his friend. He was immediately admitted to the hospital, but died from the gunshot wound.

The 36- year old is now going to trial for non-intentional murder and is in custody. The official indictment will take place on December 29th.