A man suspected of shooting two US journalists on live TV in Virginia is under arrest after apparently shooting himself, police say.
Vester Lee Flanagan, 41, a disgruntled ex-employee of WDBJ7 TV whose car was surrounded by police following a chase, has “life-threatening injuries”. WDBJ7 TV reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward were killed during an interview in the town of Moneta.
The gunman later uploaded a video of himself opening fire at close range. The White House has urged Congress to rapidly pass gun control laws in the wake of this latest shooting in the US.
Virginia State Police said the suspect’s vehicle was spotted on the Interstate 66 highway following the shooting, and crashed off the road after being pursued by officers.
“Troopers approached the vehicle and found the male driver suffering from a gunshot wound. He is being transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries,” the force said in a statement.
