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Slain WDBJ Reporter's Father: I Won't Rest Until New Gun Laws Are Passed

Taylor Berman · 08/27/15 11:03AM

Just over 24 hours after Alison Parker was shot to death on live television, her father Andy Parker spoke to CNN’s Chris Cuomo about his daughters life and death, and the need for increased gun control. “I’m not going to rest until I see something happen,” Parker said.

Watch the Hosts of WDBJ's Morning Show Pay Tribute to Their Slain Colleagues

Taylor Berman · 08/27/15 08:04AM

Twenty-four hours after two of their colleagues were murdered live on their show, the hosts of WDBJ’s Mornin’ returned to the air to honor slain reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward. “Joining hands here on the desk,” anchor Kimberly McBroom said after a moment of silence. “It’s the only way to do it.”

Everything We Know About the Live WDBJ Shooting and the Alleged Gunman

Gabrielle Bluestone · 08/26/15 12:02PM

On Wednesday August 26 at 6:45 a.m., Alison Parker, a WDBJ news reporter, and Adam Ward, a cameraman, were shot dead during a live broadcast. The shooter, Bryce Williams, was a disgruntled former station employee who allegedly filmed the murders and posted the videos to Twitter and Facebook before attempting to shoot himself.