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| Virgina killings: Suspect Vester Lee Flanagan shoots himself dead after killing 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 in Virginia has been confirmed dead by police after shooting himself. | 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. |
| The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Vester Lee Flanagan, shot himself late morning and was pronounced dead just before 1.30pm local time. | 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. | 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. |
| 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. | 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. |