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Active shooter reportedly attacks TV crew in Virginia
Fox News ^ | 08/26/2015 | Fox News

Posted on 08/26/2015 6:07:14 AM PDT by ThomasMore

DEVELOPING: An active shooter has been reported at Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta, Virginia, according to multiple local media outlets.

Video from the scene appeared to show a WDBJ media crew being attacked in the midst of a live report. The station confirmed the shooting involved one of its crews.

Police are reporting there are three victims, according to WSLS. The shooting occurred at 6:45 a.m., according to Franklin County Sheriff Department spokesperson Phillip Young.

WSLS said police are still looking for the shooter and hope to have a description out to the public shortly.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: crime; livetvshooting; moneta; shooting; va; vester; vesterleeflanagan; virginia
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1 posted on 08/26/2015 6:07:14 AM PDT by ThomasMore
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To: ThomasMore

War on the Media?


2 posted on 08/26/2015 6:09:35 AM PDT by Paladin2 (Ive given up on aphostrophys and spell chek on my current device...)
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To: ThomasMore

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAH6SACn9lE

Video of it happening.


3 posted on 08/26/2015 6:09:51 AM PDT by winoneforthegipper ("If you can't ride two horses at once, you probably shouldn't be in the circus" - SP)
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To: ThomasMore

2 dead...


4 posted on 08/26/2015 6:09:56 AM PDT by Paladin2 (Ive given up on aphostrophys and spell chek on my current device...)
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To: ThomasMore

What is a passive shooter?


5 posted on 08/26/2015 6:10:24 AM PDT by imardmd1 (Fiat Lux)
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To: ThomasMore

6 posted on 08/26/2015 6:11:26 AM PDT by jimbo123
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To: jimbo123

Muzzie beard?


7 posted on 08/26/2015 6:13:17 AM PDT by Paladin2 (Ive given up on aphostrophys and spell chek on my current device...)
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To: ThomasMore

My bet is a jealous husband/significant other


8 posted on 08/26/2015 6:13:22 AM PDT by Panzerfaust
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Gunman kills @WDBJ7 reporter, videographer in shooting that was broadcast live http://cbsn.ws/1Va4Je0


9 posted on 08/26/2015 6:14:49 AM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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10 posted on 08/26/2015 6:14:52 AM PDT by jimbo123
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Looks Amish, really!


11 posted on 08/26/2015 6:15:28 AM PDT by zipper (In their heart of hearts, all Democrats are communists)
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To: ThomasMore

Prayers up for the deceased and their friends and families.


12 posted on 08/26/2015 6:15:46 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: zipper

police reporting 3 victims.

Probably the person being interviewed.

http://www.realradio.fm/onair/the-news-junkie-50156/gunshots-ring-out-during-live-news-13889462/


13 posted on 08/26/2015 6:16:12 AM PDT by RummyChick
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To: winoneforthegipper
Video of it happening.

Camera captured the face and outfit of the shooter, looks to be clad in black, with some type of patch/badge on the right shoulder of the shooter. Color is sketchy on YouTube, but shooter appeared to be somewhat darker in complexion that those he shot, but could be that the shadows and motion of the camera as it fell distorted this a bit. I'm sure someone with better equipment than trying to freeze-frame from YouTube can get a clear picture of the perp.

That being said, prayers for all those who were shot.

14 posted on 08/26/2015 6:17:10 AM PDT by IYAS9YAS (The other day I... No, that wasn't me.)
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To: ThomasMore

They’re sure as hell going to try to pin it on a white male Trump supporter.

Watch and see - if they can get some patsy, they will.

Remember Clinton and the OK bombing.


15 posted on 08/26/2015 6:18:38 AM PDT by MichaelCorleone (Jesus Christ is not a religion. He's the Truth.)
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To: zipper

Looks Amish, really!
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You can’t tell for sure from the screen shot from that final video that was broadcast live. But there may be enough detail to help nail down the identification. There may possibly be MORE video that was captured (on the fallen camera) but not broadcast.


16 posted on 08/26/2015 6:19:20 AM PDT by House Atreides (CRUZ or lose!)
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that may be the LIVE graphic

clearer graphic here
http://twitchy.com/2015/08/26/horrible-reporter-photographer-killed-in-shooting-during-live-report-in-virginia-video-photos/


17 posted on 08/26/2015 6:19:45 AM PDT by RummyChick
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To: House Atreides

The 24 year old reporter and her 27 year old cameraman (and fiance) were both killed.


18 posted on 08/26/2015 6:20:52 AM PDT by House Atreides (CRUZ or lose!)
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To: House Atreides

sounds like ex lover.

in a sad way..I hope it was..versus just some random crazy jihad dude.

Prayers out to everyone involved and even those watching the execution.


19 posted on 08/26/2015 6:21:40 AM PDT by RummyChick
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To: Paladin2
"Muzzie beard?"

Obviously Amish, Mennonite, or since this is Franklin County Virginia, he might be German Baptist.

20 posted on 08/26/2015 6:23:53 AM PDT by buckalfa (I am feeling much better now.)
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