There has been criticism of the decision by some media – in the US and the UK – to publish videos and images of the shooting, including from a film made by the gunman and posted to Facebook by him.It’s infuriating because it’s diverting us away from what we can do to solve this problem and that is to identify people who are unstable. Politicians were wrong today to go out there and begin to do the same old song about gun control when that is not the issue. Rival, and former Virginia governor, Jim Gilmore went further, saying: But Republican presidential candidates hit back, with Ben Carson saying “People are the problem, not so much guns”.
Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said she wished the incident would be “what it will hopefully finally take for us to act”.It breaks my heart every time you read or hear about these kinds of incidents … one more argument for why we need to look at how we can reduce gun violence. President Barack Obama said the shooting highlighted once again the need to address the issue of gun control:.Vester Lee Flanagan, who was known on-air as Bryce Williams, in a photo from TV station WDBJ7. Flanagan bought two handguns legally in July this year from a gun store in Roanoke.In tweets sent after the shooting, Flanagan accused Ward of having made a complaint against him and Parker of making racist comments, an allegation Marks dismissed as “just not believable”.Our thoughts and prayers at this time are with the victims’ families and the WBDJ7 news family. Relatives of Flanagan expressed their “deep sadness”, in a statement that made no reference to the killer:.Court papers seen by the Guardian claimed he had a history of aggressive behaviour at work. Flanagan, a former news reporter who was known on-air as Bryce Williams, had been fired by WDBJ7 in 2013 and unsuccessfully tried to sue the station. The gunman, identified as Vester Lee Flanagan, later died after shooting himself.Vicki Gardner is reported to be in stable condition in hospital. A third victim, who survived the shooting, underwent emergency surgery after a bullet hit her in the back.If you are ready to level up, then you belong HERE.Reporter Alison Parker, left, and cameraman Adam Ward. VPPA is the best resource in Virginia for photographers to collaborate and learn. If you’re ready to take the next step in your photography journey, join us today!.Īre you ready to own the photography business you deserve? Are you ready to take your artwork to the next level? Are you ready to network, learn and socialize with like-minded creatives? If you answered yes, then you belong HERE! VPPA is a non-profit group that hosts monthly meet-up sessions, and two all-star statewide events with top of the line educators, artists and fellow creatives. Students are welcome! If you still have questions about VPPA, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Whether you’re a professional or aspiring photographer, we have monthly payment options available to fit any budget. The networking, camaraderie and support you’ll receive from a local organization like VPPA will help you in ways that YouTube videos alone are simply not capable of doing. Investing in your craft goes far beyond watching videos online. If you’re serious about improving your photography or growing your business, then Virginia’s premiere professional photography association can help you reach your goals.
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