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Virginia suspect Vester Lee Flanagan 'shoots himself' after videos posted online Virginia suspect Vester Lee Flanagan dead after shooting himself following killing of two journalists and posting videos online
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The suspect in the killing of two journalists during a live TV broadcast on Wednesday morning has reportedly shot himself after a police manhunt. The suspect in the killing of two journalists during a live TV broadcast on Wednesday morning in Virginia has been confirmed dead by police after shooting himself.
A local ABC affiliate and CNN reported that a suspect, identified as 41-year-old Vester Lee Flanagan, shot himself in the late morning local time after videos were posted online that appeared to show the killings from the gunman's perspective. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Vester Lee Flanagan, shot himself late morning and was pronounced dead just before 1.30pm local time.
Videos were earlier posted online that appeared to show the killings from the gunman's perspective.
WDBJ reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward were shot dead while recording a live interview at Bridgewater Plaza, a Virginia shopping centre.WDBJ reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward were shot dead while recording a live interview at Bridgewater Plaza, a Virginia shopping centre.
It was not immediately clear whether the gunman was dead or alive after he was found, though WDBJ itself reported that he was in a "very critical condition".
Earlier, graphic video footage of the shootings of Parker and Ward was posted to Facebook and Twitter accounts, which have both since been suspended.Earlier, graphic video footage of the shootings of Parker and Ward was posted to Facebook and Twitter accounts, which have both since been suspended.
The footage shows a gun in the filmer's hand, pointing at Ms Parker and then opening fire.The footage shows a gun in the filmer's hand, pointing at Ms Parker and then opening fire.
Virgina Governor Terry McCollough said Flanagan, known professionally as Bryce Williams, was a "disgruntled employee." One report suggests he may have taken legal action against an NBC affiliate accusing them of racism.