Local Psychologist speaks on warning signs of violent co-workers

They never saw it coming. 24 year–old reporter, Alison Parker and camera– man Adam Ward, 27,  were on a routine live shot in Virginia when both were shot and killed by a former employee of their station, WDBJ. The shooting has shocked people across the country, some questioning if it could have been prevented?
 
"When it comes to domestic violence, the ones who are most likely to kill, are the ones with borderline personality disorder,"says Psychologist, Robert Oneil.
 
Oneil is a psyhocologist who’s been practicing for over 40 years. He says based on what he’s seen, he would diagnose Flanagan as having a narcissistic personality disorder.

"There are two types of narcissistic personality disorders, the other type is hyper sensitive. So they take everything the wrong way, they think your talking about them in a negative way,"says Oneil.

Oneil says there are signs to be aware of, like the person becoming more argumentative, or trying to intimidate people.
 
"But one thing when I know someone is heading towards a total emotional collapse is they loose all ability to have any type of sense of humor at all. Everything becomes serious,"adds Oneil.

Oneil says people should always say something if they feel threatened or notice any of these changes to a co–workers personality.

"it’s okay to go to your boss and say I’m really afraid of to even tell you, I’m petrified, I’m scared to that point. So that they understand that you do want it kept confidential,"says Oneil.
 
WDBJ’s general manager has said they ordered Flanagan to seek medical help, because of behavioral issues.
When the problem continued, he was fired.