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Charlie Kirk shooting witness describes 'horrendous' scene

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot from about 200 yards away during a Turning Point USA event; authorities continue a manhunt amid bipartisan condemnation.

  • Political reactions were sharply divided, with some on the right expressing devastation and some on the left reacting with joy, as noted by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.
  • Donald Trump condemned the attack, calling it a 'dark moment for America' and labeling Kirk a 'martyr for truth,' according to his statement on Truth Social.
  • Investigators believe Kirk was targeted and the shooter remains at large, prompting a manhunt by law enforcement, which was confirmed by FBI Director Kash Patel.
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"I feel disgusted, seeing some on social media glorifying, justifying or downplaying the event," the US deputy secretary of state wrote on X.

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Charlie Kirk’s shooting death exposes security gaps at political events

By JIM MUSTIAN and MICHAEL BIESECKER The assassination of Charlie Kirk offers the latest example of how ordinary security measures can be defeated in an era of escalating political violence, when anyone associated with the political process is a potential target, including influencers. Related Articles Income inequality dipped and fewer people moved, according to largest survey of US life Average rate on a 30-year …

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Charlie Kirk's shooting death exposes security gaps at political events

Security experts are questioning the protection provided to Charlie Kirk at the Utah college where he was fatally shot.

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