Could be a lens effect. That is, he is not as close to them as it seems.
News link about the “fax” and ABC
http://www.wdbj7.com/news/nation/virginia-tv-crew-involved-in-shooting/34924526
In May 2014, Flanagan filed suit against the station in Roanoke General District Court, seeking money he felt he was owed and additional damages. His suit alleged discrimination by the station and named most of the WDBJ staff in his complaint, but in July 2014, the case was dismissed by a judge. Court records also show that he sued a television station where he formerly worked in Florida.
http://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/article_e7e6d035-1898-57ea-862e-9671384e75b9.html