Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 ****ing hell. Video on here makes for scary viewing: http://mashable.com/2015/08/26/virginia-wdbj7-shooting/#:eyJzIjoidCIsImkiOiJfbndneGZ5MW40N2VveWhjMyJ9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 What the **** is wrong with people? Why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 What the **** is wrong with people? Why... You could drive yourself insane trying to figure out an answer to that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 As time goes on Natural Born Killers is looking less like a satire and more like an accurate prediction of the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 You could drive yourself insane trying to figure out an answer to that question. Unfortunately, you are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Good clear view of the shooters face there. Hopefully he can be identified, captured and brought to justice. Two ordinary people just doing their jobs and are shot dead...senseless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I didn't watch the video. Was there any reason given why the shooter attacked them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Horrendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Watched the video, that is terrible. Nothing will ever change in the US because the all powerful gun lobby put profits ahead of lives. Obama and many others have tried on numerous occasions to reform gun laws only to be blocked time and time again by senators who support the pro gun lobby. And everyday the carnage just goes on and on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Watched the video, that is terrible. Nothing will ever change in the US because the all powerful gun lobby put profits ahead of lives. Obama and many others have tried on numerous occasions to reform gun laws only to be blocked time and time again by senators who support the pro gun lobby. And everyday the carnage just goes on and on. It's one factor, but the biggest factor are the gun owners themselves who either resent the interference of the federal government or who feel that they have to have a gun to counter all the bad people who have guns. It's an incredibly complex issue and one I don't think will ever be solved unfortunately. Google Jim Jefferies gun rant to see just how ridiculous it actually is. What will be interesting is the way that the media decide to play this now that 2 of their own were murdered like this. It could see a change in editorial opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Amazing what America gets up to in the world when it's so bad at controlling its own back yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Legally owned gun violence kills more people every year than died in the 9/11 attacks. What gets done? Nowt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Obama and many others have tried on numerous occasions to reform gun laws only to be blocked time and time again by senators who support the pro gun lobby. That's an interesting one. Obama's time in government has actually not been as anti gun as people think and some laws have actually been relaxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Very sad and pretty horrific. Its a shame no matter how senseless the crime or undeserving the victim it won't change the US's attitude to gun control. feel really sorry for both their families, cannot imagine what their going through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSTR Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I'll never be able to wipe that from my mind. Horrific stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 That is messed up. "Disgruntled" ex-employee it appears to be, the Governor is saying. Hopefully they'll get him then Edit: BBC is saying An unconfirmed report says he is being chased north on the Interstate 81 highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 It's one factor, but the biggest factor are the gun owners themselves who either resent the interference of the federal government or who feel that they have to have a gun to counter all the bad people who have guns. It's an incredibly complex issue and one I don't think will ever be solved unfortunately. Google Jim Jefferies gun rant to see just how ridiculous it actually is. What will be interesting is the way that the media decide to play this now that 2 of their own were murdered like this. It could see a change in editorial opinion. You're in the US so maybe you'll know this better than I will. I remember that during a report recently covering one of the black teenagers shot by the police (which is another matter entirely) anyway the American reporter said that there are many multiple shootings everyday in the US, resulting in many deaths, single, two here and there sometimes three at a time, however most don't even get reported or only a few seconds on the news channels because it happens so often now it's not headline news anymore. If that is true and if that is the case then that's just shocking, that multiple shootings and deaths have become the norm in the US that they don't warrant much coverage any longer. I agree with you about the fact that people resent the interference from the government, also they quote this 2nd amendment to justify the owning of firearms. You could be right about how the media handle this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masonic Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 crazy whoever done it used a rifle u can tell by the noise it wasnt a handgun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 You're in the US so maybe you'll know this better than I will. I remember that during a report recently covering one of the black teenagers shot by the police (which is another matter entirely) anyway the American reporter said that there are many multiple shootings everyday in the US, resulting in many deaths, single, two here and there sometimes three at a time, however most don't even get reported or only a few seconds on the news channels because it happens so often now it's not headline news anymore. If that is true and if that is the case then that's just shocking, that multiple shootings and deaths have become the norm in the US that they don't warrant much coverage any longer. I agree with you about the fact that people resent the interference from the government, also they quote this 2nd amendment to justify the owning of firearms. You could be right about how the media handle this. Same with bombings in Baghdad, to use an example from this country. "Forty five people were killed by a suicide bomber in central Baghdad today. Another 200 are injured. Now, here's Chris with the weather." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 crazy whoever done it used a rifle u can tell by the noise it wasnt a handgun Looks like it could be a handgun from the screen capture on the link in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Same with bombings in Baghdad, to use an example from this country. "Forty five people were killed by a suicide bomber in central Baghdad today. Another 200 are injured. Now, here's Chris with the weather." Agreed, fair point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 You're in the US so maybe you'll know this better than I will. I remember that during a report recently covering one of the black teenagers shot by the police (which is another matter entirely) anyway the American reporter said that there are many multiple shootings everyday in the US, resulting in many deaths, single, two here and there sometimes three at a time, however most don't even get reported or only a few seconds on the news channels because it happens so often now it's not headline news anymore. If that is true and if that is the case then that's just shocking, that multiple shootings and deaths have become the norm in the US that they don't warrant much coverage any longer. I agree with you about the fact that people resent the interference from the government, also they quote this 2nd amendment to justify the owning of firearms. You could be right about how the media handle this. Absolutely correct. 1897 shootings in Chicago alone this year. I don't know how many were fatal but that's just one city in nearly 9 months. Almost 3000 last year alone. You can bet that the anti-gun control groups will be writing their rhetoric to focus on the shooter and his reasons and not the fact that were he not able to access a gun so easily, this may not have happened. It's incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Same with bombings in Baghdad, to use an example from this country. "Forty five people were killed by a suicide bomber in central Baghdad today. Another 200 are injured. Now, here's Chris with the weather." At the risk of starting an off topic heated debate it says a lot that this is the top story on the BBC website yet another story that came in at the same time about 50 dead migrants being discovered in the hold of a ship is further down the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Absolutely correct. 1897 shootings in Chicago alone this year. I don't know how many were fatal but that's just one city in nearly 9 months. Almost 3000 last year alone. You can bet that the anti-gun control groups will be writing their rhetoric to focus on the shooter and his reasons and not the fact that were he not able to access a gun so easily, this may not have happened. It's incredible. Absolutely shocking figures mate, and I agree it isn't going to end soon, if indeed ever, it is only going to get worst. It's being reported that the shooter is a disgruntled ex-employee of the news station. At the risk of starting an off topic heated debate it says a lot that this is the top story on the BBC website yet another story that came in at the same time about 50 dead migrants being discovered in the hold of a ship is further down the page. Yeh, it just got a 10 second footnote on the BBC news channel just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Christ, this lunatic has posted videos on his Twitter account of him approaching the three people and shooting them. Seems to be alleging racism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Christ, this lunatic has posted videos on his Twitter account of him approaching the three people and shooting them. Seems to be alleging racism. Christ, this lunatic has posted videos on his Twitter account of him approaching the three people and shooting them. Seems to be alleging racism. Just saw his footage on live leak.he points the gun for a good few seconds and she's totally oblivious. Absolutely astoundingly unbelievable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterion Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 America is a great country sadly spoiled by morons like the Gun Lobby and Tea Party. Would be amazing if the U.S. got its act together and sorted out gun control/removed guns from their society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Just saw his footage on live leak.he points the gun for a good few seconds and she's totally oblivious. Absolutely astoundingly unbelievable Amazing that she was able to turn and run away, albeit only for a few seconds. Thought shots like that would have incapacitated someone immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Apparently he's now shot himself too. Unconfirmed Twitter stuff. Obviously. Also, they believe he is her ex-boyfriend. Sounds legit, tbh. Reuters have tweeted about it. Creepy thing in the video - just before he shoots the girl, who can hear him whisper 'bitch'. What a scumbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masonic Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Looks like it could be a handgun from the screen capture on the link in this thread. yeah sounded like a rifle but now looks like a handgun from point blank range crazy i didnt hear the whisper of "bitch" that another poster said u can hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Widely reported suspect has shot himself Still alive what a waste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 He filmed himself doing it apparently, and uploaded it to Twitter. The clip doesn't show the actual gun shots. It stops. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-1BtGq68EA&bpctr=1440606919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hate to sound pedantic, but all the headlines talk about the journalist and cameraman. What about the woman who was interviewed? Did she survive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hate to sound pedantic, but all the headlines talk about the journalist and cameraman. What about the woman who was interviewed? Did she survive? in hospital it seems but in confusion there has been different reports this just happened in last hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 He filmed himself doing it apparently, and uploaded it to Twitter. The clip doesn't show the actual gun shots it stops second video shows the shots at the female and her turning and running All there on YouTube sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Out of surgery and appears to be in a stable condition. Thank god. I'm truly traumatised by this, can't stomach the fact that this shit is happening in 2015 and live in broad daylight. When is it going to end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Utterly insane that this can happen. What a sick individual. I've been watching the news channel doing tributes to the pair. It's heartbreaking. I found the gunman's footage on line but couldn't bring myself to watch it. I have seen the footage that went out on live TV. Sadly, nothing will be done. If you can't get any action after Sandy Hook, then this won't make any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bilel Mohsni Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Any ***** who gets their jollies from shooting living things is a simpleton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Seems to be a disgruntled former employee. He used to be a reporter for the company himself. He accused them of bullying and racism in the workplace, he gets fired, then sues the company, loses, goes batshit crazy and guns down the female reporter he had highlighted as the worst racist and bully in the place. All allegedly, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 It's one factor, but the biggest factor are the gun owners themselves who either resent the interference of the federal government or who feel that they have to have a gun to counter all the bad people who have guns. It's an incredibly complex issue and one I don't think will ever be solved unfortunately. Google Jim Jefferies gun rant to see just how ridiculous it actually is. What will be interesting is the way that the media decide to play this now that 2 of their own were murdered like this. It could see a change in editorial opinion. Yup. The arms industry is obviously influential, but the simple fact is that gun laws are hard to change because lots of people like them as they are. It's hard to see what will ever change it. The level of gun violence is inevitable, but seems to be accepted by the US electorate. It's a pretty major reason why I don't live there any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORTHCLYDE Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 crazy whoever done it used a rifle u can tell by the noise it wasnt a handgun You should have watched the video before posting. You can clearly see the gun in the killers hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Amazing that she was able to turn and run away, albeit only for a few seconds. Thought shots like that would have incapacitated someone immediately.Those were my thoughts too. At such close range she still had an opportunity to run. It's just awful she couldn't escape her fate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Bullets run faster than people do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Just watched the video...... **** me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masonic Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 You should have watched the video before posting. You can clearly see the gun in the killers hand. was taken down by copyright when i went to that link so i went on utube and watched different version and in that version i didnt see the guy and it did sound like a rifle but if u look closely u will see i wrote underneath that indeed it was a handgun from close ranger which explains the sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Gunman confirmed dead now. Was hoping the scumbag would suffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wibble Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 America is a great country sadly spoiled by morons like the Gun Lobby and Tea Party. Would be amazing if the U.S. got its act together and sorted out gun control/removed guns from their society. Weapons and warfare are 2 of their biggest industries and part of the psyche. Asking them to shun guns is like asking the Scots to ban alcohol.Never going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Weapons and warfare are 2 of their biggest industries and part of the psyche. Asking them to shun guns is like asking the Scots to ban alcohol. Never going to happen. Agree with you, but the use of the word ''them'' is too often thrown around regards Americans. It's too diverse, big and complex to generalise so quickly. I've lived here 3 years and yet to meet a person who doesn't believe in stricter gun control. Having said that, I live in NYC, where it is very liberal. Contrast that with let's say, some of the southern states, Texas, Florida etc, and the views are different. Even in the larger cities in these states, gun ownership is seen as your right, or at least, more people think so. For me, stricter checks on who can buy guns is the 1st step. Then, the type of weapon and reason for use. No one needs a Mac-10 or a Bushmaster. Sadly, even these basic steps are almost impossible to implement. As someone said in an earlier post, if, after Sandy Hook nothing is done, then nothing will be done. And that's a true tragedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Weapons and warfare are 2 of their biggest industries and part of the psyche. Asking them to shun guns is like asking the Scots to ban alcohol. Never going to happen. Indeed. 70 people shot in the last 72 hours in US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Gun supporters pretty quick to defend themselves saying journalists should carry guns just like they said teachers should. 32,000 deaths from guns in 2013 in America. Not changing any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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