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Two US TV journalists shot dead on air Virginia TV journalists shot dead live on on air
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Two journalists have been shot dead during a live TV report in the US state of Virginia, their employer confirms. 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.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 could be heard, sending the reporter and the person she was interviewing running. During the live broadcast, shots could be heard, sending the reporter and the woman she was interviewing running.
Police say they are investigating the incident and still searching for the suspect.Police say they are investigating the incident and still searching for the suspect.
The station said the person who was being interviewed survived the attack. 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 updates on manhunt for gunman
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.
"Alison and Adam died this morning at 06:45 shortly after the shots rang out. We do not know the motive or who the suspect or the killer is," the station's general manager, Jeffrey Marks, announced on air."Alison and Adam died this morning at 06:45 shortly after the shots rang out. We do not know the motive or who the suspect or the killer is," the station's general manager, Jeffrey Marks, announced on air.
"I cannot tell you how much they were loved by the WDBJ7 team... our hearts are broken," he said."I cannot tell you how much they were loved by the WDBJ7 team... our hearts are broken," he said.
Ms Parker was starting an interview with a guest when suddenly eight shots rang out, the camera spins and drops to the ground and screams can be heard.
The attack took place at a large shopping centre, Bridgewater Plaza, near Smith Mountain Lake.