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A manhunt was underway in Franklin County, Virginia after a gunman shot and killed a reporter and photographer from WDBJ7-TV during their live broadcast. An image of the suspected gunman may have also been captured on camera. VPC
Two members of a local TV station's news team were fatally shot Wednesday during a live TV broadcast near Roanoke, Va., setting off a manhunt that ended with the suspect shooting himself, WDBJ7-TV said.
The station, which initially reported that the suspect had died, amended the statement and said he was in critical condition.
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe told WTOP radio the suspect was a "disgruntled" WDBJ employee.
Becky Coyner, with the Augusta County Sheriff's Office, said authorities had been looking for Vester Flanagan, 41, who used the name Bryce Williams while working for WDBJ. Video has been posted on what appears to be Williams' Facebook page showing the shooting from the perspective of the shooter. The gun is visible and a victim, Alison Parker, is seen being shot.
The station said the shooting took place at about 6:45 a.m., at Smith Mountain Lake, a resort about 35 miles from Roanoke. Killed were WDBJ7 cameraman Adam Ward, 27, and reporter Parker, 24. A woman being interviewed was wounded.
The live broadcast at the time of the shooting showed Parker interviewing someone at a resort when, just off camera, shots rang out and Parker was heard screaming. The recording appears to include a glimpse of the gunman dressed in black.
"This kind of loss will resonate in these halls for a long, long time as we remember in their short lives what dedicated journalism they produced and what outstanding journalists they were," WDBJ7 general manager Jeffrey Marks said.
Authorities were "working very diligently to track down the motive and the person responsible for this terrible crime against two fine journalists," Marks said. "They were just out doing their job today."
Marks said it appeared that Ward was shot first, and that Parker was shot trying to flee. Marks said authorities told him they were pursuing a possible suspect. He said Ward was engaged to producer Melissa Ott, who was working at the station at the time of the shooting and saw the tragedy unfold.
Virginia State Police said in a statement that the suspect's car was spotted hours alter on I-66 but "sped away" from police before crashing his vehicle and shooting himself. He was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The victims were from the Roanoke area, the station said. Adam graduated from Salem High School and Virginia Tech. Parker grew up in Martinsville and attended Patrick Henry Community College and James Madison University.
McAuliffe tweeted that he was "heartbroken over senseless murders today in Smith Mountain Lake." He said State Police were aiding local authorities in the effort to capture the gunman.
Chris Hurst, an anchor for the station, said he was Parker's boyfriend.
"She was the most radiant woman I ever met. And for some reason she loved me back. She loved her family, her parents and her brother," Hurst tweeted. And later: "I am comforted by everyone at @WDBJ7. We are a family. She worked with Adam every day. They were a team. I am heartbroken for his fiancee."
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A manhunt was underway in Franklin County, Virginia after a gunman shot and killed a reporter and photographer from WDBJ7-TV during their live broadcast. An image of the suspected gunman may have also been captured on camera. VPC
Shots rang out seconds after this live interview by a WDBJ crew n Franklin County, Va.(Photo: WDBJ)
Two members of a local TV station's news team were fatally shot Wednesday during a live TV broadcast near Roanoke, Va., setting off a manhunt that ended with the suspect shooting himself, WDBJ7-TV said.
The station, which initially reported that the suspect had died, amended the statement and said he was in critical condition.
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe told WTOP radio the suspect was a "disgruntled" WDBJ employee.
Becky Coyner, with the Augusta County Sheriff's Office, said authorities had been looking for Vester Flanagan, 41, who used the name Bryce Williams while working for WDBJ. Video has been posted on what appears to be Williams' Facebook page showing the shooting from the perspective of the shooter. The gun is visible and a victim, Alison Parker, is seen being shot.
The station said the shooting took place at about 6:45 a.m., at Smith Mountain Lake, a resort about 35 miles from Roanoke. Killed were WDBJ7 cameraman Adam Ward, 27, and reporter Parker, 24. A woman being interviewed was wounded.
The live broadcast at the time of the shooting showed Parker interviewing someone at a resort when, just off camera, shots rang out and Parker was heard screaming. The recording appears to include a glimpse of the gunman dressed in black.
"This kind of loss will resonate in these halls for a long, long time as we remember in their short lives what dedicated journalism they produced and what outstanding journalists they were," WDBJ7 general manager Jeffrey Marks said.
Authorities were "working very diligently to track down the motive and the person responsible for this terrible crime against two fine journalists," Marks said. "They were just out doing their job today."
Marks said it appeared that Ward was shot first, and that Parker was shot trying to flee. Marks said authorities told him they were pursuing a possible suspect. He said Ward was engaged to producer Melissa Ott, who was working at the station at the time of the shooting and saw the tragedy unfold.
Virginia State Police said in a statement that the suspect's car was spotted hours alter on I-66 but "sped away" from police before crashing his vehicle and shooting himself. He was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The victims were from the Roanoke area, the station said. Adam graduated from Salem High School and Virginia Tech. Parker grew up in Martinsville and attended Patrick Henry Community College and James Madison University.
McAuliffe tweeted that he was "heartbroken over senseless murders today in Smith Mountain Lake." He said State Police were aiding local authorities in the effort to capture the gunman.
Chris Hurst, an anchor for the station, said he was Parker's boyfriend.
"She was the most radiant woman I ever met. And for some reason she loved me back. She loved her family, her parents and her brother," Hurst tweeted. And later: "I am comforted by everyone at @WDBJ7. We are a family. She worked with Adam every day. They were a team. I am heartbroken for his fiancee."
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