UPDATE III: Reporter, Cameraman Shot And Killed During Live Morning News Report (Video)

A Virginia reporter and her cameraman were shot to death on live TV this morning. 

Caution: disturbing video.

During an early morning live interview on location at a Virginia water park in Bridgewater Plaza, shots rang out. WDBJ reporter Alison Parker, 24, and her cameraman, Adam Ward, 27, were shot and killed at about 6:45 AM. The gunman fired six or seven shots.

WDBJ7, based in Roanoke, has just confirmed the murders.

There is no known motive, nor have law enforcement authorities stated who fired the deadly shots.

UPDATE 1: 9:49 AM EDT –

More tragedy. Hurst is an anchor at the same station.

CNN is speaking with the station manager. He says Adam Ward’s fiancée is the producer of the morning show. She watched it happen from the control room. Today was their last day, they were moving to another station.

UPDATE II: 9:56 AM EDT –

CNN adds police believe they have the license plate and name of the suspect.

UPDATE III 10:25 AM EDT –

CNN reports Gov. Terry McAuliffe says the suspect has been ID’d and police are currently in pursuit of him along a highway. He may be a disgruntled employee.

UPDATE IV: Final update –

Suspect In Murders Of Reporters Has Shot Himself, Police Say Still Alive

 

UPDATE V: 2:50 PM EDT –

Breaking: Suspected Shooter Of Two Journalists Dead, State Police Say. Left Rambling ‘Suicide Note’

 

 

This is a breaking news story. Details may change. It has been updated.

 

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