Alison Parker and Adam Ward, employees of WDBJ7, were conducting a live interview with a local chamber of commerce official in Moneta, Virginia, when a former coworker, Vester Lee Flanagan II, approached them and opened fire. Parker was 24 years old and Ward was 27 at the time of the incident. The shooting occurred at approximately 6:45 AM as they were interviewing Vicki Gardner. Both Parker and Ward were killed instantly, and Gardner was seriously injured but survived the attack. Flanagan, who had been fired from the station two years prior, subsequently fled the scene but later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a police chase.The tragic incident was broadcast live on air, leading to immediate national media coverage and discussions about workplace safety for journalists. Flanagan's motivations stemmed from his grievances against his colleagues and issues of perceived slights during his previous employment. In the aftermath, the event not only reignited debates over gun control laws in the United States but also highlighted the dangers that media personnel can face while reporting on the ground. The filming of a shooting was unprecedented in its horrific nature, capturing attention across multiple platforms and shaking the journalism community.