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Deadly shooting during live TV news report in Va.
CBS ^ | 26 Aug 15 | Unknown

Posted on 08/26/2015 6:04:49 AM PDT by LSUfan

A gunman killed a reporter and videographer for a CBS affiliate in Virginia in a shooting that was broadcast live Wednesday morning.

Alison Parker and Adam Ward, a reporter and cameraman for CBS Roanoke affiliate WDBJ-TV, died in the shooting, Parker's mother confirmed to CBS News.

WDBJ-TV reports that deputies from Franklin County and Bedford County were on the scene.

The shooting happened at Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta, Virginia.


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To: machogirl

Another professional victim...


1,061 posted on 08/26/2015 10:34:04 AM PDT by novemberslady
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To: Lazamataz

Great detective work.


1,062 posted on 08/26/2015 10:34:27 AM PDT by sport
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To: maggief

I think that is Vester senior. I think his father was tackle for the Green Bay Packers.


1,063 posted on 08/26/2015 10:36:04 AM PDT by outpostinmass2
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To: Lazamataz

Me too.


1,065 posted on 08/26/2015 10:37:03 AM PDT by sport
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To: LSUfan

Dreadful. RIP.


1,066 posted on 08/26/2015 10:37:24 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: glennaro

DeRay trying to explain away his racism by the initial media mistake in identification.


1,068 posted on 08/26/2015 10:39:10 AM PDT by machogirl
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To: Lazamataz

Thanks for representin us on FB!


1,069 posted on 08/26/2015 10:39:33 AM PDT by SomeCallMeTim ( The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them!)
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To: novemberslady

yes


1,070 posted on 08/26/2015 10:39:49 AM PDT by machogirl
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To: libertarian27

Is the first social media snuff film made in the U.S.A.?

He was probably inspired by ISIS. Another reason they need to be carpet-bombed out of existence.


1,073 posted on 08/26/2015 10:44:52 AM PDT by JediJones (The #1 Must-see Filibuster of the Year: TEXAS TED AND THE CONSERVATIVE CRUZ-ADE)
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To: Lazamataz

That deletion was quick - you must have an up close relationship with the Mods. Just saying ... ;>))


1,074 posted on 08/26/2015 10:46:26 AM PDT by CedarDave (Bush vs. Clinton in 2016? If you have a 24-year old car, the bumper stickers are still good!)
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To: Cold Heat

That’d be wild to see.


1,075 posted on 08/26/2015 10:47:44 AM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: CedarDave

Nah. It’s just that if I say something, it’s probably a joke, and the mods know that. If Ceder Dave says something, it might not be a joke.


1,076 posted on 08/26/2015 10:49:23 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Ok. We won't call them 'Anchor Babies'. From now on, we shall call them 'Fetal Grappling Hooks'.)
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To: CedarDave

Nah. It’s just that if I say something, it’s probably a joke, and the mods know that. If Ceder Dave says something, it might not be a joke.


1,077 posted on 08/26/2015 10:49:24 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Ok. We won't call them 'Anchor Babies'. From now on, we shall call them 'Fetal Grappling Hooks'.)
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To: rarestia

With a crisp blue sky as a background, you can actually see the rather large rear end of the round as it goes down range. for the first 25-35 feet or so.....lol


1,078 posted on 08/26/2015 10:50:45 AM PDT by Cold Heat (For Rent....call 1-555-tagline)
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To: thouworm

News conference starting

http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/watch-wdbj7-live-streaming/20600546


1,080 posted on 08/26/2015 10:52:22 AM PDT by thouworm
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