WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement on today’s shootings of WDBJ-CBS7 television reporter Alison Parker, videographer Adam Ward, and Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Vicki Gardner.

“We appreciate the work of local, state and federal law enforcement in identifying and locating the suspect in today’s shootings, and taking him into custody. This crime was senseless, and our thoughts are with the loved ones and friends of Alison, Adam, and the whole WDBJ staff. We’re also praying for the recovery of Vicki Gardner.”