Man suspected of shooting two journalists dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound

MONETA, Va. (AP/WOLO) — Sheriff: Suspect in shooting of reporter, cameraman died of self-inflicted gunshot wound. The suspect, Vester Flanagan, accused of killing two WDBJ7 employees died at a hospital in Northern Virginia, according to Franklin County Sheriff Bill Overton. Flanagan died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He is a former WDBJ7 employee. Officials believe he shot and killed WDBJ7’s Adam Ward and Alison Parker during a live broadcast Wednesday. Flanagan sent a lengthy fax about the attack to a ABC News in New York. Photo courtesy of WDBJ7