VIDEO: Reporter Attacked on Air While Livestreaming
In a harrowing moment captured on live video, a female reporter was attacked on air while livestreaming from the scene of what authorities say was a “mass overdose incident” on Saturday.
One confirmed dead and 12 hospitalized in what Chico Police Chief Mike O'Brien called a "mass overdose incident," Saturday.https://t.co/582dqoVkh5
— KRCR News Channel 7 (@KRCR7) January 13, 2019
KRCR News Channel 7 of Chico, California was on the scene covering developments in an alleged mass fentanyl overdose that resulted in what authorities say were a dozen people ages 19 to 30 being rushed to the hospital Saturday. . .
In an alarming incident livestreamed on Facebook, KRCR’s Meaghan Mackey was reporting outside the home where the mass overdose took place, when things quickly got out of hand — as the video posted by CBS Sacramento shows.
In the video, someone can be heard saying, “This is disrespectful, do you understand that?” Suddenly, the news camera appears to be hit, then drops to the ground, while a female — presumably Mackey — begins to scream. “Get the [inaudible] out of here!” someone yells.
As many of you know, our reporter Meaghan Mackey was attacked while at the scene of a mass overdose in Chico tonight. Meaghan is very shaken up but is okay. We are thankful law enforcement was right there and handled the situation quickly. We appreciate all your kind words.
— KRCR News Channel 7 (@KRCR7) January 13, 2019
Official Statement: As many of you know, I was attacked and assaulted at the scene of a mass overdose in Chico, California last night. I was doing my job, reporting the facts on a major incident during a Facebook live for my news station @KRCR7 (1/3)
— Meaghan Mackey (@KRCRMeaghan) January 13, 2019
I am thankful for the quick response from law enforcement. I am also very appreciative of all the support I’ve received from colleagues, viewers, friends and family. I am still shaken up, but am doing okay. I stand with all journalists working in defense of the truth. (2/3)
— Meaghan Mackey (@KRCRMeaghan) January 13, 2019
Thank you to anyone who has reached out or expressed their concerns. I appreciate your kind words of support. I will not live in fear of doing my job. I value the freedom of the press & will continue to report on the truth and inform the public, even during times of tragedy (3/3)
— Meaghan Mackey (@KRCRMeaghan) January 13, 2019
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