Murdered on Live TV: The Shooting of Alison Parker | Andy Parker

Alison Parker was a 24-year-old journalist and rising star at WDBJ7 in Roanoke, Virginia. In August 2015, while reporting live on air, she and her colleague Adam Ward were tragically murdered in a shooting that shocked the nation. Alison was known for her passion for storytelling, her vibrant spirit, and her dedication to shining a light on community issues.Her father, Andy Parker, turned his grief into advocacy and has become a powerful voice for victims and survivors of gun violence, working tirelessly to promote stronger safety measures and to hold tech and media companies accountable for the spread of violent content online. Through his work, Andy honors Alison’s legacy by ensuring her life is remembered not only for how it ended, but for the change it inspires.Follow Andy on Substack: https://andyparker.substack.com/🔗 Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-preve...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uYT... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council.Produced by Nicholas Cirone00:00 Intro 02:35 Alison Parker's Bright Future06:40 The Shooting 12:47 Spreading on Social Media 22:33 What Can We Do?27:46 Common Sense Gun Reform