Turning Point USA Volunteer Recounts Charlie Kirk Assassination Attempt

Event Volunteer's Perspective

• 💡 Cooper Brown, a volunteer with the Leadership Institute, was managing the microphone at a Turning Point USA event featuring Charlie Kirk.
• 🎯 The event at Utah Valley University had generated significant enthusiasm, with thousands of students eager to see Kirk speak.
• 🚀 Recruiting volunteers was exceptionally easy due to Charlie Kirk's widespread recognition and positive reception on campus.

The Moment of the Attack

• 💥 Shortly after the first question, a loud pop was heard, initially mistaken for a firecracker.
• 🩸 Cooper Brown witnessed Charlie Kirk's body shake and saw graphic blood from his neck.
• 🚨 Chaos ensued immediately, with people screaming and yelling.

Immediate Aftermath and Evacuation

• 🏃‍♂️ Brown and others around him took cover on the ground, listening for further shots.
• 🗣️ After a few seconds, Brown began directing people towards an exit, helping to funnel them out of the venue.
• ⚠️ He noted that they were fortunate there wasn't a second attempt, which could have been far worse.

Law Enforcement Response

• 🚓 Law enforcement was present and actively involved in managing the situation after the shots.
• 🚶 Police moved individuals from strategic locations and began pursuing potential suspects.
• 🗺️ They also worked to direct the flow of people to ensure a safe evacuation.

Tribute to Charlie Kirk

• 🌟 Cooper Brown described Charlie Kirk as one of the greatest conservatives to engage young people, providing both entertainment and information.
• 🇺🇸 Kirk was praised for his unapologetic love for America, promotion of traditional families, and efforts to educate people on the purpose of life.
• 💔 The volunteer expressed deep sorrow at the prospect of losing Kirk, calling the event horrific.