Kirk talked about gun violence moments before he was shot, video shows
Warning: This post contains graphic descriptions of the shooting some readers may find distressing.
In videos circulating on social media of the event, Charlie Kirk can be seen sitting in a white gazebo addressing a crowd gathered at an event at Utah Valley University.
The tent features the words "The American Comeback Tour" - the name of his current speaking tour.
In one video, an audience member can be heard asking Kirk about mass shootings in America: “Do you know how many mass shooters there have been in America over the last 10 years?"
Holding a microphone, Kirk responds: "Counting or not counting gang violence?"
A loud gunshot is heard and Kirk appears to jolt backwards in his seat. Blood can be seen on his neck.
People in the crowd scream and start running from the area.
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Maya Yang
Videos circulating on social media showed an attender at the student event on Wednesday asking Charlie Kirk: “Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass shooters over the last 10 years?”
In response, Kirk said: “Too many,” as the crowd clapped.
In a follow-up question, the attender asked: “Do you know how many mass shooters there have been in America over the last 10 years?”
Kirk replied: “Counting or not counting gang violence?”
Seconds later, Kirk could be seen struck in the neck as he falls back in his chair.
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