As the cameraman fell, he/she appeared to capture the gunman
A news crew from WDBJ7 were in the middle of a live report from Bridgewater Plaza Moneta, VA when gunfire rang out. (EDIT: video has been removed)
Micah Grimes shared a still shot from the video:
The station is not releasing any information about injuries at this time. Deputies from Franklin County and Bedford County are searching for the gunman.
Stay tuned for updated information as it becomes available.
5:59 AM PT: A tragic update:
6:06 AM PT: The victims have been identified:
6:38 AM PT: Vicki Gardner, the woman who was being interviewed, was shot in the back is currently in surgery.
WDBJ President and General Manager Jeff
Marks said Parker and WDBJ evening co-anchor Chris Hurst were in a relationship and Ward was engaged to WDBJ producer Melissa Ott, who had recently taken a new job and had marked her last day at the station. Ward and Odd were leaving the area soon.
7:13 AM PT: The police believe they know who the gunman is:
7:28 AM PT: