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Va. reporter, photographer killed during live news interview

MONETA, Va. – A reporter and photographer from a local news station in Roanoke were shot and killed during a live news interview on Wednesday morning. The shoot...
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Va. reporter, photographer killed during live news interview

MONETA, Va. – A reporter and photographer from a local news station in Roanoke were shot and killed during a live news interview on Wednesday morning.

The shooting occurred at Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, Virginia. WDBJ confirmed the deaths on Wednesday.

During a live interview at Bridgewater Plaza, approximately eight gunshots are heard as a reporter is seen interviewing someone on-screen. The camera then drops to the ground and the broadcast cuts back to the anchor desk.

Roanoke Times reports that, “Augusta County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they are looking out for Vester Lee Flanagan in relation to the shooting.”

The video captures an image of the what’s believed to be the suspected shooter before it cuts away. WDBJ tweeted out that they are trying to figure out what happened and that law enforcement is on scene.

Authorities from Bedford County, Franklin County and Virginia State Police have responded.

ATF have started a manhunt for the suspect involved in the shooting.

An alert tweeted by Alex Smith states, “Believe it’s disgruntled employee.”

Police are chasing a suspect on I-81 north in Botetourt.

BOL just sent out over scanner for shooter suspect:. 2004 Silver Ford Mustang, headed toward North on I81N. License plate WZE-8846.

Schools in the area are on partial lockdown.

Police chopper is in pursuit:

The subject of the the actual tv interview, Vicki Gardner, is in surgery.

Chris Hurst of WDBJ7 and Alison Parker were in love for the past 9 months. They just moved in together.

Va. reporter, photographer killed during live news interview

Happier times of the WDBJ7 victims.

The photographer, Adam Ward, was engaged to be married.

This situation is currently ongoing and we will post updates as soon as they become available.

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