Reactions to the fatal on-air shooting in Virginia
Late Wednesday morning, a television reporter and cameraman were fatally shot live on-air during a local news broadcast in Moneta, Virginia.
The suspected shooter is Vester Flanagan, who went by Bryce Williams on television, who was a former colleague of the two victims at the local WDBJ station. Soon after the attack, Williams allegedly started tweeting from a Twitter account that reportedly belonged to him, sharing messages about his reasoning for the shooting as well as videos reportedly documenting the attack.
As disturbing details continue to pour in around the tragic slaying of the two journalists, notable figures began to take to social media to share their reactions, thoughts, and prayers with the world.
Here is a collection of reactions from public figures, politicians, celebrities, and journalists that will be updated as more flow in:
Screenshots from Williams' since-deleted social media accounts:
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