Eyewitness video captured a sudden scene of panic at a Utah university event on Wednesday when conservative commentator and Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck. The footage shows attendees ducking to the floor and seeking cover as chaos erupted around the stage.
The event was drawing a crowd of students and supporters eager to hear Kirk speak on campus. In the video, you can see people scattering in all directions, some helping each other find safety as they scrambled behind chairs and tables.
Utah's governor has described the shooting as a political assassination, underscoring the fraught atmosphere at high-profile public events. Law enforcement officials say it remains unclear whether a suspect has been arrested, and they are asking the public for any information that could aid the investigation.
Campus communities nationwide are increasingly on edge amid rising concerns about security at live events. This incident throws a spotlight on the challenges universities face in balancing open dialogue with the need to protect speakers and attendees.
As investigators review surveillance and eyewitness footage, students and followers of Kirk are waiting for updates, sending messages of support online and questioning what steps will be taken to prevent similar attacks.
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Eyewitness video shows crowd ducking amid Charlie Kirk shooting
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