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As Charlie Kirk crisscrossed the country, security levels varied from venue to venue

  • Charlie Kirk was fatally shot last week by a sniper positioned hundreds of feet away during an open-air gathering held at Utah Valley University.
  • Security experts and officials said holding the event outdoors with only six campus officers increased risks, despite knowing about past rooftop sniper threats.
  • Law enforcement monitored Kirk carefully at prior events, including an indoor speech in Visalia attended by 2,000 people, which had heavier security and rooftop drone surveillance.
  • MAGA voices called for national division after Kirk's murder, while Cornel West argued it reflects deeper cultural issues, a claim strongly contested in a tense interview.
  • Kirk's killing highlights campus security challenges in protecting high-profile figures who seek close interaction with audiences at open venues.
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As Charlie Kirk crisscrossed the country, security levels varied from venue to venue

Security at Charlie Kirk's speaking events and college campus debates around the country varied greatly.

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