Reports: Man who reportedly shot, killed WDBJ news crew live on TV dies

Mike Gallagher

Aug 26, 2015 - 09:02

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Reports: Man who reportedly shot, killed WDBJ news crew live on TV dies

This undated composite photograph made available by WDBJ-TV shows reporter Alison Parker, left, and cameraman Adam Ward. Parker and Ward were fatally shot during an on-air interview, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, in Moneta, Va. Authorities identified the susp

Law enforcement officials have confirmed that Vester Flanagan has died.

According to The Washington Post, Flanagan, 41, several law enforcement agencies were chasing Flanagan when he crashed along Interstate 66 in Fauquier County. When police approached his car, they found him suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Flanagan was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, The Washington Post reported.

Brian Moran, Virginia secretary of public safety, said the shooter was pronounced dead at the hospital at 1:26 pm, per state police. — Jenna Portnoy (@jennaportnoy) August 26, 2015