Two TV journalists shot dead during live interview in US
August 26, 2015 19:06
Channel $ News reports on the shootout in Virginia where two journalists were killed:
Alison Parker, 24, and Adam Ward, 27, both worked for CBS affiliated WDBJ-TV. The pair were carrying out a live interview at Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta, Virginia, when the shooting took place.
During the interview shots suddenly begin ringing out and screaming can be heard. As the camera falls to the ground the suspected gunman can be seen holding what appears to be a handgun.
Police are now on the scene. There are currently few details about the attacker and no description of the suspect was immediately available.
Franklin County Sheriff's Department spokesman Phillip Young confirmed reports of an active shooter at Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta.
ABC News affiliate WJLA reported that all Bedford County schools were on lockdown.
Image: Journalists Alison Parker, 24, and Adam Ward(Source: WDBJ/Twitter)
Alison Parker, 24, and Adam Ward, 27, both worked for CBS affiliated WDBJ-TV. The pair were carrying out a live interview at Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta, Virginia, when the shooting took place.
During the interview shots suddenly begin ringing out and screaming can be heard. As the camera falls to the ground the suspected gunman can be seen holding what appears to be a handgun.
Police are now on the scene. There are currently few details about the attacker and no description of the suspect was immediately available.
Franklin County Sheriff's Department spokesman Phillip Young confirmed reports of an active shooter at Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta.
ABC News affiliate WJLA reported that all Bedford County schools were on lockdown.
Image: Journalists Alison Parker, 24, and Adam Ward(Source: WDBJ/Twitter)
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