Witness Describes Gunfire and Chaos at Charlie Kirk Event

Witness Account of the Incident

• 💡 Jordan Last was present at a Charlie Kirk event at Utah Valley University when gunfire erupted.
• 🎯 He was in line to ask Charlie Kirk a question, about 50 to 100 feet to his right, when he heard a loud "pop."
• 🧠 Initially thinking it might be fireworks, the suspicious sound prompted him to seek cover behind a cement pillar.
• 👂 He perceived the sound as coming from the center of the crowd, though he was unsure of the exact origin.

Immediate Aftermath and Escape

• 🗣️ People began shouting that Charlie Kirk had been shot and had fallen to the ground, confirming the seriousness of the situation.
• 🏃‍♂️ After a brief pause with no further shots, people started yelling to run, and Last moved towards a nearby door.
• 💨 He ran as fast and as far as he could after exiting the building.

Security and Atmosphere

• 🧐 Last noted the presence of a security detail with earpieces, but observed that there were no metal detectors or checks.
• 🤔 He had a thought that anyone could have a gun as he had not been checked.
• 😔 The atmosphere before the incident was described as pleasant and engaged, with attendees listening to the speaker.