Gunman in Discovery Channel Hostage Situation Dies

The gunman who took 3 employees hostage at the Discovery Channel headquarters in Maryland died after police snipers shot him. James Lee, who was armed with a gun and what appeared to be an explosive device, was shot after a four hour standoff with authorities. He died shortly after he was taken in to custody. The three hostages were released unharmed.

Lee entered One Discovery Place around 1 p.m. Wednesday and took hostages in the lobby. Nearly all of the 1,900 employees evacuated the building. Police say “a few” remained on upper floors. During negotiations with police, Lee expressed concerns about the Discovery Channel.

Lee has been linked to an online manifesto which rants about humans being “filthy” and "pollutive." The manifesto also calls on the Discovery Channel to broadcast prime-time shows that come up with "solutions to save the planet.”

"The world needs TV shows that DEVELOP solutions to the problems that humans are causing, not stupify the people into destroying the world. Not encouraging them to breed more environmentally harmful humans," the writer says.

The manifesto ends with, "These are the demands and sayings of Lee.”

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