US shootings: suspect dies of gunshot wounds
- 9 years ago
The man suspected of shooting a TV reporter and her cameraman dead during a live interview is rushed to hospital in the US.
Vester Lee Flanagan was found with gunshot wounds after a police manhunt in the state of Virginia.
He later died from his injuries.
How did events unfold?
24-year-old Alison Parker died along with 27-year-old Adam Ward.
They were attacked while filming a morning interview for local TV station WDBJ7 in Bedford County.
Flanagan, whose on-air name was Bryce Williams, was a former employee of the station and a former colleague of both.
He filmed a video of the attack and posted it on social media.
Speculation over a motive
The TV station says it has no idea about a possible motive for the killings.
Speculation, however, is rife. Reports claim that Flanagan may have harboured a personal grudge against both his victims.
He reportedly filed a lawsuit against the TV station alleging discrimination, but the case was dismissed in July
Vester Lee Flanagan was found with gunshot wounds after a police manhunt in the state of Virginia.
He later died from his injuries.
How did events unfold?
24-year-old Alison Parker died along with 27-year-old Adam Ward.
They were attacked while filming a morning interview for local TV station WDBJ7 in Bedford County.
Flanagan, whose on-air name was Bryce Williams, was a former employee of the station and a former colleague of both.
He filmed a video of the attack and posted it on social media.
Speculation over a motive
The TV station says it has no idea about a possible motive for the killings.
Speculation, however, is rife. Reports claim that Flanagan may have harboured a personal grudge against both his victims.
He reportedly filed a lawsuit against the TV station alleging discrimination, but the case was dismissed in July