Alison Parker, 24, and Adam Ward, 27, both of the WDBJ7, were killed at the Bridgewater Plaza near Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, the USA, in the morning of Wednesday, August 26.
The murder happened during a live broadcast
The tragic event took place while they were shooting a live segment at around 6.45am.
A video footage shows the moment a gunman opened fire – which sent the crew screaming and ducking for cover.
First shots have been fired
Alison Parker with Adam Ward (right) – A gunman killed a reporter and a videographer for a CBS affiliate in Virginia during a live broadcast on Wednesday morning. Reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward died in the shooting. Ms. Parker’s mother confirmed it to CBS news. They were reporting for CBS Roanoke affiliate WDBJ-TV.
Alison Parker was mercilessly killed during the live broadcast
The camera was dropped and the broadcast was taken back to the studio, where the presenter looked stunned.
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Immediately afterwards, the TV station tweeted.
We are trying to figure out what just happened — thank you all for your concern and kind words.
— WDBJ7 (@WDBJ7) August 26, 2015
Law enforcement is on scene at Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta. The incident involves a WDBJ7 crew. This is all we know. http://t.co/hmQe15vOUk — WDBJ7 (@WDBJ7) August 26, 2015
It is with extreme sadness that we report WDBJ7’s Alison Parker and Adam Ward were killed in an attack this morning. http://t.co/oC9s4vLJXV
— WDBJ7 (@WDBJ7) August 26, 2015
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives participated in the manhunt, while the ATF and FBI participated in the investigation.
Ryan Edwards, a spokesman for the Bedford County Public Schools said the schools have been put on lock-down until further notice.
The shooter was reported to be at large, and a manhunt was underway, pictures of the gunman was caught on camera. WDBJ General Manager Jeff Marks said the shooter is believed to have fired six or seven times.
A screen grab of suspected shooter involved in the killing of a camerman and a reporter live on air. Cameraman Adam Ward and reporter Alison Parker were shot dead during a live broadcast at Bridgewater Plaza near Smith Mountain Lake, USA. The falling camera caught the shooter’s face.
However, latest reports confirm that Flanagan shot himself while the authorities confronted him. There was a brief confusion regarding his state of being. It was first reported that he died from his gun wounds, but counter claims said a pulse was felt, insinuating that he is still alive, though in really critical condition.
The shooter was a former employee of the TV station. He was identified as Vester L. Flanagan.
According to a former WDBJ employee, Flanagan was a reporter for about a year using the on-air name Bryce Williams. He was fired from the station, though the reason was not made public.
A guest who was being interviewed was shot in the back and she is reported to be receiving treatment in the hospital.
Barb Nocera, the chamber’s special projects manager, said: “The woman being interviewed, Vicki Gardner, executive director of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, was shot in the back and is in surgery.”
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