Young journalists, part of a calculated killing. A live interview that started like any other but this one ended in horror. Gunshots, screams, and then the silence. The broadcast quickly cutting to a stunned anchor back in the studio. Okay, not sure what happened there, we will let you know of course as soon as we know what the sound is from. 24yearold Alison Parker and her coworker, adam ward, were dead. It is my sad duty to report that alison and adam died this morning. All in a state of shock, you can hear people behind us in the news room, crying. Reporter the alleged gunman, Vester Flanagan, a former reporter at that tv station known on air as bryce williams. A chaotic manhunt then ensued. As the police were chasing him he posted videos of the shooting. They are choosing not to air his videos. With Police Closing in, flanagan drives off the road and shoots himself. But the story doesnt end there. Afterwards, ward faxed a suicide note, complaining of racism and being attacked for b
With the family how we do this. As Hillary Clinton weighs in on her potential new challenger. He should have the space and the opportunity to decide what he wants to do. What biden says it will take for him to enter the race. In his own defense, owen labrie takes the stand. I didnt have sex with her. Closing arguments set for today. Well be live at the courthouse. On alert. The southeastern u. S. Preparing for erika as the Tropical Storm strengthens. Could florida be in for its first hurricane in ten years . Today thursday, august 27th, 2015. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a thursday morning. Matt is on assignment. Willie is here. I think were all in shock about what happened and unfolded at the television station in virginia. We have the latest on that shooting. Tributes pouring in this morning for adam ward and Alison Parker. They were shot and killed wh
He cited the Church Shootings last month as part of his motivations for the violent actions today. He described himself as a powder keg ready to explode, and thats apparently what happened this morning when a reporter and a photographer he used to work wi with. We have reaction from his bay area family. Our thoughts and prayers are at this time with the victims family and with Wdbj Television family. Reporter a spokesperson for Vester Flanagans family read a statement in front of the home of flanagans sister in vallejo. It is with heavy hearts and sadness we express our deepest condolences to the family of Alison Parker and adam ward. We are also praying for vicki gardner. Reporter earlier, Virgil Barker told us hes known flanagan since he was a baby and saw no signs of what he is accused of doing in virginia, shooting a cameraman and reporter to death on live tv. He was very polite. Well spoken. Educated. I never seen it coming. Reporter according to barker, flanagan grew up in this h
Both beginning new chapters. Ward was engaged to a worker and today was his fiancees last day at work and the couple was moving to north carolina. , paer dated an parker dated an anchor at the station and says the two just moved in together. I told her that losing someone you loved as a spouse or as a significant other would be so difficult to have to bear, and yet thats what i have to bear right now. Adam was a goal setter. Whether it was play willing playing for the Salem High School Football Team or going to Virginia Tech or his career he had goals and he achieved them. Coworkers watched as the murders aired live. We are all in a state of shock here. You can hear people be iepped us in the newsroom crying. Vicky gardener, the woman parker was interest interviewing at the time was seriously injured. The gunman had a history of anger over race issues in the workplace. They describe flan pho began as a flanagan about a disgruntled employee. He called the reporters racism, an accusation
Heard nothing. A virginia news crew gunned down on live tv. They put their all into what they did, and im going to miss them. Sit down. Go ahead. I have a right no, you dont. You havent been called. Go back to univision. Jorge ramos was eventually allowed back in. Trumps other media target, megyn kelly. She probably should apologize to me, but i just dont care. Anthony sadler jumped in to stop a terror attack in europe. Hes back home. Caroline kennedy. Staff of the u. S. Embassy in tokyo used personal accounts for official business. A man arrest forward jumping a wall is dead after a confrontation at a pennsylvania courthouse. I saw cops come out and lock the building down. A West Virginia took his classmates hostage. Will begin delivering wine and spirits to its customers. They allow themselves to get tased to reportedly boost morale. Would you do that with me, too . I think we both look fabulous. And all that matters. Donald trump is not going to be the nominee of the republican part