NEW TACO TOWN, Republistan (RGC) — Shocking events unfolded at the city-state of “e”, leaving 9 dead in an unprecedented attack on neutral territory.

Among the dead included key unpaid e scholars and highly-respected e community member Chzzms420.

Chzzms420 was a resident of e, located in a region known for its beautiful landscapes and friendly community. He lived there for many years, and came to love the town’s laid-back atmosphere and tight-knit social circles. While out for a walk in the park, Chzzms420 was brutally assasinated by a rogue operative named Xeyocyte.

“Consider it a warning,” Xeyocyte wrote on an online forum shortly after the incident.

In the aftermath of Chzzms420’s death, members of e voiced their suspicions of state-sanctioned violence by New Taco Town, whose already-strained relationship with e provides motive enough for the killing.

However, New Taco Town vehemently denies the claim. ”[New Taco Town] and all of its members totally condemn the brutal murder of Chzzms420 by Xeyocyte,” said Emperor Eatdostacos in a press release earlier today. “No transactions occurred between any NTT members and Xeyocyte to intentionally cause the murdering of a peaceful civilian.”

“Alr yeah [that assasination was] fine then because yeah we do need some stuff to happen on here it’s getting really dry,” said renowned e mediator Werffy to RGC, echoing the sentiment of many eLON members.

Although both e and New Taco Town have reassured their desires for peace, it stands to see how long it will last.