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TV reporter and cameraman killed during live news segment

TV reporter and cameraman killed during live news segment

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by: RogueHippEE Active Indicator LED Icon 8 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 8:34am  
Alison Parker, 24, and Adam Ward, 27, were killed in the field during a
live news segment this morning in Moneta, Virginia, according to their
station, WDBJ-TV, a CBS affiliate serving the Roanoke-Lynchburg
television market.
 
The Franklin County sheriff confirmed that it is considered an
active-shooter situation and the suspect, who is believed to be male, is
not in custody at this time.
 
The incident was reported at 6:45 a.m. and schools in the surrounding
area have been placed on lock down, according to a Facebook post from
Bedford County Public Schools.
 

The shooting itself took place at Bridgewater Plaza, a recreational
facility with shops, restaurants, a mini golf course and boat rentals.
 
WDBJ president and general manager Jeffrey A. Marks went on air this
morning confirming the two deaths and noting that both victims were in
relationships with other staffers at the station.
 
He said it was his "very very sad duty" to report their deaths, and
noted that the shooting is under investigation. "We have other members
of the team with us today holding back tears, frankly," Marks said.
 
Marks said Parker was a graduate of James Madison University, while Ward was a Virginia Tech graduate.
 
Marks and the anchors confirmed on air that Ward's fiancee was a morning
producer at the station who was celebrating her last day at work today
before starting a new job. Parker reportedly brought in balloons as part
of the celebration before going out for the fatal live report.
 
The station is owned by Schurz Communications of South Bend, Indiana.
 
Get real-time updates as this story unfolds. To start, just "star" this story in ABC News' phone app. Download ABC News for iPhone here or ABC News for Android here. To be notified about our live weekend digital reports, tap here. 4951
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Chrisinkingwood Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 8:36am  
Sad, I just saw that. Still looking for a suspect. 4951
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sweetie Active Indicator LED Icon 11 Forum Moderator
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 8:38am  
Unbelievable. What's wrong with people. So sad. 4951
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bubbleyes72 Active Indicator LED Icon 18
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 8:43am  
I too just read this story. It is very sad, I sure hope they catch this SOB and fry his ***! 4951
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Ray Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 8:43am  
So young. Hopefully they will kill vs arrest this shooter. No thats not politically correct I know, it JUSTICE> 4951
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djohn78 Active Indicator LED Icon 1
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 8:54am  
If you care to see the video, it's posted at www.theblaze.com/sto ries/2015/08/26/shoc k-video-gunman-fatal ly-shoots-repor to the Blaze Radio Network (not listed in the story from The Blaze) the cameraman and anchor were engaged. Maybe an old jealous boyfriend? It's like they didn't target the guest that she was interviewing. 4951
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beadweaver Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 8:55am  
No job is safe today.
Heads up to real estate agents as gang initiations are calling to target them.
What a screwy world. 4951
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Tombstone Active Indicator LED Icon
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 9:06am  
The reporter and camera man were not together. The reporter was dating the new anchor.So sad! 4951
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djohn78 Active Indicator LED Icon 1
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 9:11am  
My job requires me to go visit homes of customers at night. I usually have a concealed pistol. 4951
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RogueHippEE Active Indicator LED Icon 8 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 9:14am  
Heads up to real estate agents as gang initiations are calling to target them.
 
@beadweaver: Most real estate agencies/agents now require the client to send them a driver's license photo before they will show any houses or meet them.  Our other agents met us in a public place first.  This last one required DL's be sent before she met us at the first house.  I know it still isn't a full proof plan.
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~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 9:16am  
Removed By Request 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 9:17am  
Removed By Request 4951
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djohn78 Active Indicator LED Icon 1
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 9:21am  
UPDATE 10:10 a.m. ET: Police were chasing the suspected gunman on I-81 on Wednesday, according to local news reports.(from theblaze.com) 4951
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sweetie Active Indicator LED Icon 11 Forum Moderator
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 9:25am  
Disgruntled employee the shooter identified. 4951
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beadweaver Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 9:28am  
As most know my husband is in insurance. I panic every time he makes a new or any house call. Most of his clients are very nice so not to many worries.
 
However my bil's bro is also in the business in NM. He was contacted by a client and drove on out. He was met in the drive with a shotgun, forced to sign a policy of the guys choice. He got out of there okay and of course filed charges. He was left quite messed up. He sued him too.
The day before the court hearing for the hostage charges the guy had a heart attack and died.
I don't think that was justice.
 
I always say......
Don't assume the person smiling at you has your best interest. You can never know what someone is really thinking.
Have a safe blessed day everyone.
I'm gonna put some clothes on and go spoil my boy with a long walk and breakfast out. If he'll wake up. He only moved from the bed to the couch. He's snoring. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Aug 26, '15 10:32am  
Wow.  The shooter also filmed the shooting.  Really disturbing.  Edit:  The shooter is a former reporter, he filmed the shooting from his perspective and posted it on Twitter. 4951
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