Charlie Kirk Assassination Eyewitness Recounts 'Chaos' at Utah Valley University Shooting

Eyewitness Account of the Shooting

• 🎯 Cooper Brown, working the event at Utah Valley University, was just 15 feet away when Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot.
• ⚡ Brown managed the microphone for the Q&A session and described hearing a loud pop, then seeing Charlie Kirk's body shake and blood pour from his neck.
• 💥 Security quickly evacuated Kirk, leading to immediate chaos as attendees, anticipating more shots, fled the scene.

Immediate Aftermath and Evacuation

• 🏃‍♂️ Brown's immediate thought was of a previous incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, highlighting the shock and need to concentrate.
• 🤝 He helped guide people towards the police presence and vehicles, prioritizing safety and rapid evacuation.
• 🗣️ The event involved student volunteers managing merchandise and sign-ups, with Brown's specific role being mic management.

Political Rhetoric and Escalation

• ⚠️ Brown expressed concern that political rhetoric is raising the temperature in the country, making such violence seem acceptable.
• campus, he and other Turning Point USA members often face insults and attempts to disrupt their events.
• 🧠 He believes that while many dismiss the name-calling, a few