Report: Suspected Virginia shooter attempts suicide

A man who is suspected of killing two journalists in Virginia shot himself during a confrontation with police, US media reports.

Vester Lee Flanagan II, 41, of Roanoke, was named by the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office as the suspect. Flanagan is reported to be critically injured, according to US media reports, citing state police.

During an appearance on WTOP-FM’s “Ask the Governor” on Wednesday morning, Gov. Terry McAuliffe said that law enforcement personnel have a photo of the suspect and that he was known to the victims.

McAuliffe said the shooter was believed to be a disgruntled employee of the TV station and was being chased by police on Interstate 64. The governor said his arrest should be “imminent.”