The hashtag #WeStandWithWDBJ is starting to trend around the Twittersphere as media outlets around the world send their thoughts to WDBJ7 after two journalists were fatally shot during a live broadcast.
Alison Parker and Adam Ward were killed when reporting live Wednesday morning (US time) in Virginia. The gunman, a former employee, allegedly opened fire on the pair during an interview.
The tragic circumstances have led journalists around the world to post their tributes and thoughts to social media, with many saying today they are proud to be a journalist and work in the media.
We are a team. A news team. We stand together every day and today, we don’t stand alone. #WeStandWithWDBJ pic.twitter.com/I7RX4MFu7G
— Lindsay Clein (@LindsayClein) August 27, 2015
@fox29philly photographer @DaveEitzen and I stand with @WDBJ7. #WeStandWithWDBJ pic.twitter.com/GR6GPpk4rQ
— Dave Kinchen on FOX (@DKinchenFOX29) August 27, 2015
#WeStandWithWDBJ. Proud & not afraid to be a journalist today. From, your journo family in #SanDiego @AlejandreNBCsd pic.twitter.com/gAzZXNeWCJ
— Candice Nguyen (@CandiceNBCSD) August 27, 2015
WATCH: We deliver our deepest condolences to @WDBJ7. We’re with you. http://t.co/JA58uAxWCJ #WeStandWithWDBJ pic.twitter.com/MRY8W28AcF
— FOX5 Las Vegas (@FOX5Vegas) August 27, 2015
TV journos, please remember Alison and Adam, their families and co-workers in your prayers tonight. #WeStandWithWDBJ pic.twitter.com/Cmt7ZjmTFf
— Mark Joyella (@standupkid) August 27, 2015
.@WTSP10News #WeStandWithWDBJ we’re family in this business @WDBJ7 sending love & thoughts from Tampa @WTSPReg #wtsp pic.twitter.com/Iwg77EBbdH
— Kendra Conlon (@KendraWTSP) August 27, 2015
My heart remains heavy tonight for our friends & colleagues in VA. #WeStandWithWDBJ pic.twitter.com/mo5ue2MzpW
— Lynae Miyer (@LynaeM_KVUE) August 27, 2015
I refuse to let a coward intimidate me, I love my job and the fantastic folks I work with! #WeStandWithWDBJ pic.twitter.com/tHawoi3eYp
— Chris Shadrock (@ChrisShadrock) August 27, 2015
Honoring Allison & Adam by not mentioning that monster in my stories. No video, no sensationalism #WeStandWithWDBJ pic.twitter.com/qYECc1jAri
— Jessie Shafer WOWK (@JessieShafer) August 27, 2015
Reporting live in Lakeside, California #WeStandWithWDBJ @KUSINews pic.twitter.com/A8OIVaT4Ob
— Kristen Cusato (@kristencusato) August 27, 2015
Reporting out with @jkfox10. proud of what we do.#WeStandWithWDBJ pic.twitter.com/FK07V1Sojs
— Jessica Flores (@FloresFOX10) August 26, 2015
Photog Mark and I proud & not afraid to be a journalist today. #westandwithwdbj pic.twitter.com/QCNuwRfRTB
— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) August 26, 2015
We won’t back down. We won’t be afraid. Tonight, #WeStandWithWDBJ @Mbrewphoto @WDBJ7 @chrishurstwdbj @3onyourside pic.twitter.com/iHgGD3P2KI
— Katie Rufener (@KRufener_WREG3) August 26, 2015
Today was really hard getting through live shots! Our hearts are so heavy! #WeStandWithWDBJ @BseidersPhotog pic.twitter.com/rF5kOhv8Ka
— Shannel Douglas (@ShannelDouglas) August 26, 2015
I do this job with pride. But today I do it with a heavy heart. #WDBJ is in my thoughts and prayers #WeStandWithWDBJ pic.twitter.com/9J42Xs8x33
— Shevaun Bryan (@finessebryan) August 26, 2015
#WeStandWithWDBJ – working tonight, thinking of my colleagues @WDBJ7 #WDBJ @CNN pic.twitter.com/DIvwuzvU0Y
— Kevin Angell, SNN (@KevinAngellSNN) August 26, 2015
The hashtag is reminiscent of the harrowing Charlie Hebdo situation, when a gunman opened fire on the team during an editorial meeting.
#JeSuisCharlie (I Am Charlie) began trending soon after the event occurred, with many cartoonists using the words to create cartoons in the backing of free speech.
