According to multiple reports, Vester Flanagan, also known as Bryce Williams, the killer in the WDBJ shootings, attempted suicide after being apprehended by police this morning. It was originally reported by many that Flanagan had died from his self-inflicted wounds, but he is now reported to be in “very critical condition.”
We’ll update with further information as it becomes available.
UPDATE: VA State Police issue correction on status of gunman. Vester Flanagan alive after being shot. Very critical condition. @wsls reports
— Whit Johnson (@WhitJohnson) August 26, 2015