Television journalist, cameraman shot on the air in Virginia

A reporter and cameraman were shot and killed in Virginia during an on-air interview Wednesday morning. The pair were affiliated with station WDBJ7, according to Reuters. According to reporters, the journalists killed in Bedford County, Virginia were Alison Parker and Adam Ward. There is no information on a motive for the shooting.

 

The man suspected of killing a reporter and cameraman of CBS Corp.CBS, +1.55% affiliate WDBJ7 in Virginia is in critical condition after shooting himself, the television station reported, citing state police. Vester Lee Flanigan, also known as Bryce Williams, shot himself after being confronted by authorities on Interstate 66 in Faquier County, Va., around 11:25 a.m. Eastern Time, about five hours after allegedly killing cameraman Adam Ward and reporter Alison Parker, according to the station. Flanigan used to be employed by WDBJ7.