Virginia TV news crew shot dead on air

Two journalists have been shot dead during a live TV report in the US state of Virginia.

WDBJ-7 TV reporter Alison Parker, 24, and cameraman Adam Ward, 27, were killed during an interview in Moneta, Bedford County, the TV station said.

During the live broadcast, shots could be heard, before the cameraman fell to the ground.

The shooter was found, but has died from a self-inflicted gun wound.

David Willis reports.