This is an absolutely horrifying story…
The man suspected of killing two WDBJ7 employees this morning on a live show in America has been identified as Vester Lee Flanagan, also known as Bryce Williams.
Flanagan, who was a former WDBJ7 employee, reportedly shot himself on Interstate-66 in Fauquier County, Virginia according to state police at 11.25am American time after leading the police on a high speed car chase.
A live report from WDBJ7 said: “He has shot himself but he is still alive. He is not dead, he is in a critical condition and still has a pulse. He is still alive.”
Flanagan was fired from the network for erratic behaviour and for threatening members of staff.
After the shooting, Flanagan uploaded videos of the shooting to his Twitter and Facebook page, both of which have since been suspended. Someone also pertaining to be Flanagan sent a fax to ABC news which they handed over to the authorities.
The suspect shot WDBJ7 photographer Adam Ward and WDBJ7 reporter Alison Parker around 6:45 a.m American time.
The pair were interviewing Vicki Gardner, of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. Gardner was also injured in the attack, she underwent surgery and is currently in a stable condition in hospital.
Below is the scene on the Interstate 66 where Mr Flanigan attempted to commit suicide.
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