Arguing To Play Games, This Man Flies From New Jersey To Florida Then Hits Opponents Play With Palu

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JAKARTA - A man was arrested on charges of attempted murder after attacking another person with a hammer.

Edward Kang, 20, flew from badminton, New Jersey toaturation, Florida, United States to meet co-stars after an argument while playing Arche Age's online video game, Sheriff bagian County Bill Leeper said.

"This is strange," said Leeper. There are some things that make you say 'What did he think?' And there are some things that make you say 'You won't believe this', "he said in a statement quoted by CBS News, Thursday, June 27.

Kang flew fromio Liberty International Airport to Interpol and stayed at the Ocean Coast Hotel on Fernandina Beach.

Arriving in Florida, Kang went to Ace Hardware and bought a hammer and flashlight, Leeper said. The receipt of items was found in his hotel room.

Kang was able to enter the victim's house at Fernandina Beach because the front door was unlocked, according to Leeper.

Kang, who was wearing all black clothes, gloves, and masks, attacked the victim, and both ended up falling to the ground, sheriffs said.

The deputies were called home by the victim's stepfather, who reported that he was awakened by screams for help from his stepson. He told police he found his stepson lying on the ground fighting Kang, "added sheriff

Both Kang and the victim were taken to a local hospital. The victim suffered "severe injuries to the head", but did not threaten his life, said Leeper.

The victim had been discharged from hospital, while Kang was thrown into custody by the Sheriff's County Office.

Kang allegedly told a deputy about the victim being "an evil person in cyberspace," said Leeper.

Criminal records show Kang was also charged with armed robbery, in addition to charges of second-degree murder attempts. Both constitute criminal charges.

Leeper said the incident served as a reminder that online fights could spread to the real world and stressed people should be careful.