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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWXYZ & WWJ reporters safe after attacks on their vehicles during live broadcasts.
I'm not jumping to conclusions, but it is crucial to know the attacker(s) motive(s), post-Tampa.
Link to tweet
My photographer and I are safe after a man interrupted our live shot and smashed our news truck windshield on Dexter and Davison in Detorit. Heres a piece of what happened after he struck a @WWJ950 vehicle. The man has been detained. @wxyzdetroit
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@NiaHardenWXYZ and photojournalist Mike Krotche were attacked this morning while covering a story on Detroit's west side. Thankfully, neither of them were injured.https://www.wxyz.com/news/7-action-news-crew-attacked-while-covering-story
7:22 AM - Aug 2, 2018
Edited to add other attack:
Link to tweet
WWJs Mike Campbell has a scare covering a fatal hit and run in Detroit. Dexter and Davison. While Mike was on the air LIVE- a guy starts smashing Mikes vehicle. Hes not physically hurt.
8:14 AM - Aug 2, 2018
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WXYZ & WWJ reporters safe after attacks on their vehicles during live broadcasts. (Original Post)
catbyte
Aug 2018
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riversedge
(70,270 posts)1. Video at link says 3 other vehicles were attacked also. My
first thought after listening was I really wonder if he was just after the press???????
catbyte
(34,423 posts)3. That's why I was withholding judgment. It could be mental problems.
donkeypoofed
(2,187 posts)2. OMG !! This is disgusting!! The Press are our eyes & ears!!!
Leave them alone, knuckle draggers!!!
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)4. Herr Trump gave his cult the order