A bit of light in a time of tragedy.
Funny how traditional media is always amazed at the role of social media in breaking news. Isn't this an old story?http://t.co/Z31T7Ei4lj
— Lynda Decker (@lyndadecker) September 17, 2013
Yep. That photo was captured by journalist Chris Moody, who shared it immediately via Twitter. The power of Twitter is such that news can be shared in real-time.
Sure thing. RT @CarsonDaly Hey Chris, would you be willing to DM your # so a producer can call regarding TODAY show story about your photo?
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
Here are Moody’s tweets from on-the-scene of the Navy Yard shooting Monday.
On the scene at Navy Yard. Rescue chopper airlifting victims out of the base. Hoisted by basket into the copter.
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
Spoke to a mother who says her son is still inside the base. She's charging her phone in nearby CVS desperately waiting for any sign of him.
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
Address correx: St. Vincent DePaul Church near Navy Yard offering a mass at 12:10 for victims and those who need relief. 14 M St
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
Several choppers still coming and going from Navy Yard. Police presence has not let up here.
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
Seeing lots of emergency vehicle driving away from Navy Yard base now.
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
Descriptions of one shooter I'm hearing from witnesses: Tall black male shaved head dark blue uniform. Not clear what type of uniform.
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
DC Mayor confirms at least 12 dead in Navy Yard shooting.
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
The FBI will now take the lead on investigating the Navy Yard shooting.
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
Chopper airlifts victims from Navy Yard base. pic.twitter.com/glmUm5kNeG
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
Navy Yard workers lined up outside base after shooting. pic.twitter.com/zamM5cEj16
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
And then the iconic photo:
Photo of Navy Yard worker who took the time to lead his blind colleague off the base when shots rang out. pic.twitter.com/E30C9H5CC1
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
Man who took the arm of his blind colleague at Navy Yard when shooting began is named Omar Grant. He walked him all the way to the Metro.
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
Hi-res photo of Omar Grant, who led his blind colleague off the Navy Yard base when they heard gunshots. pic.twitter.com/e7sb1ozX8b
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
Here's more about the Navy Yard worker who took time to guide his blind colleague to safety during shooting. http://t.co/lp0eRRi3lk
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 16, 2013
The best of humanity, indeed. What a beautiful reminder of the good in people during a time of darkness.
The “Today Show” did pick up on the story:
https://twitter.com/TechZader/status/379945769932816385
A now-iconic image emerged from the Washington Navy Yard shooting Monday: A civilian helping a blind colleague… http://t.co/4rsyDOR1uO
— A~ (@RES911CUE) September 17, 2013
The @TodayShow & @Carsondaly interview the man who led his blind colleauge out of the Navy Yard safely. http://t.co/5HJMFG6pAU
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 17, 2013
Hero who led blind coworker from Navy Yard shooting: 'He was all by himself' http://t.co/ytBEGTQPdB via @todayshow
— Scott Stump (@Scott_Stump) September 17, 2013
You can watch the full video here, but have tissues handy:
Full @TodayShow/@CarsonDaly package on Navy Yard worker who guided blind colleague to safety. Omar Grant is a hero. http://t.co/y9tDx7COKy
— Chris Moody (@moody) September 17, 2013
Thank you, Mr. Moody, for capturing that incredible moment.
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