Edge on Demand: Gun Violence in the U.S.
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Β Family and friends of the journalists shot and killed on live TV Wednesday are honoring the pair, while struggling with feelings of grief and shock. Β 24-year-old Alison Parker and 27-year-old Adam Ward were shot and killed while conducting a live interview during WDBJ’s morningΒ broadcast.
The gunman, Vester Flanagan, was a former reporter who had worked at the same Roanoke station, but was fired two years ago. Β Flanagan later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Β Federal law enforcement officials say he legally obtained the gun he used in the shooting. Β Alison Parker’s father says it’s time for America to do something about gun violence.
“I know how the business works,” said Andy Parker.Β “It is a great story a couple of days, and then it goes to the back burner and nothing happens. Β But I can promise you and I can promise the American people I am not going to rest until I see something get done here.”Β
That brings us to our Question of the Night: Is there a solution to reducing gun violence in America?Β
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