Two journalists have died after a gunman opened fire on a news crew during a live broadcast at a Virginia shopping plaza, according to CBS News.
A reporter and videographer for affiliate WDBJ were fatally injured during the live broadcast this morning.
The victims have been named as Alison Parker and Adam Ward
Gunfire rang out as they conducted an interview at Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta.
Screaming is heard as the camera drops to the ground and the broadcast cuts back to the studio where a female anchor is sitting in stunned silence.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect targeted the news crew at 6.45am.
The attacker remains at large.
