Who is Bryce Williams and why did he kill TV duo live on air?

Virginia gunman sent fax claiming he was 'human powder keg' and said Charleston shooting was 'tipping point'

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The man who shot dead a television reporter and cameraman live on air yesterday in Virginia appears to have faxed ABC News a 23-page suicide note and manifesto before he shot himself.

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