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Two US journalists have been shot dead during a live TV report in the state of Virginia, their employer has confirmed.

WDBJ7 TV reporter Alison Parker, 24, and cameraman Adam Ward, 27, were killed during an interview in Moneta, Bedford County, the TV station said.

During the live broadcast, shots and the reporter's screams could be heard, and the camera fell to the ground.

Police say they are investigating the incident and still searching for the suspect.
An unconfirmed report says he is being chased north on the Interstate 81 highway.

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe said: "We believe it was a disgruntled employee who fired at the TV crew. Not a case of terrorism. It is a criminal case."


Live Footage of the shooting (May be distressing scenes)



The live footage apparently captured the gunman


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The attack took place at a large shopping centre, Bridgewater Plaza, near Smith Mountain Lake.

Ms Parker was starting an interview about tourism at the shopping centre when suddenly eight shots rang out, the camera spun and dropped to the ground, and her screams could be heard.

The footage captures what appears to be a fleeting image of the gunman, who is wearing black trousers and a blue top - and holding a handgun

The station said the woman who was being interviewed had survived the attack


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R.I.P To Alison & Adam - Thoughts/Prayers are with their families x


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Sad to see this happened on live tv for everyone to see. My condolences go out to the families and the town.

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The fact that this happened Live on TV is horrible, my thoughts are with them and there families.
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I just read that the gun man had killed himself
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the gunman also record it himself sick sick man
us gun law clearly needs to be change
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Live on TV, god dam.

RIP to the two killed.
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This is the most disturbing case I have ever read about. When I read about it this morning I was in disbelief. RIP to the victims.
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StuckInTheDryer wrote [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

this is video of the shooter from his perspective

All JOKES ASIDE
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why are you linking this like its something we want to **** see

this is **** disgusting and for you to just spread this shit is disgusting, not saying this man did this only for attention but goddamn WHY do people spread all these videos around like its some form of entertainment

Im seriously disgusted in my fellow human being..
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Brutal and sick.

Turns out the gunman was an ex employee of the news station who claimed to be the victim of racial abuse.

He isn't dead but is in critical condition after shooting himself. Obviously it's pretty sick to not only do this, but to video it and post it on social media is beyond words.

Another dark day in the face of gun crime.

Thoughts to the families.
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