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| Former news anchor Vester Flanagan shoots himself after killing two WBDJ journalists | |
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| A former WBDJ employee suspected in killing two journalists on Wednesday morning has shot himself. | |
| Authorities have identified the suspect as 41-year-old Vester Lee Flanagan II, of Roanoke, Virginia. The suspect also goes by his on-air name Bryce Williams. | |
| The suspect allegedly posted comments regarding the shooting as well as two videos of the shooting. The account has since been suspended. | The suspect allegedly posted comments regarding the shooting as well as two videos of the shooting. The account has since been suspended. |
| ABC News received a lengthy 23 page fax they believe is a manifesto from the suspect. ABC News reports that they have turned it over to authorities. | ABC News received a lengthy 23 page fax they believe is a manifesto from the suspect. ABC News reports that they have turned it over to authorities. |
| Virgina Governor Terry McCollough said Mr Flanagan was a "disgruntled employee." One report suggests he may have taken legal action against an NBC affiliate accusing them of racism. | Virgina Governor Terry McCollough said Mr Flanagan was a "disgruntled employee." One report suggests he may have taken legal action against an NBC affiliate accusing them of racism. |