The 2015 WDBJ-TV on-air shooting was a tragic event involving the deaths of reporter Alison Parker and photojournalist Adam Ward during a live broadcast in Virginia. The incident gained notoriety not only for its horrific nature but also because the perpetrator recorded and uploaded his own footage of the attack to social media. In internet culture, this event is often cited in discussions regarding the ethics of live-streaming and the proliferation of violent content online. While not a typical 'meme' in the sense of humor, the imagery and the shock of the live-action interruption have made it a significant, albeit somber, part of digital media history and analysis.