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‘Chaotic, panic’: Inside the assassination of Charlie Kirk
An American policeman on the scene the day American activist Charlie Kirk was killed has given a graphic description of what he saw that day
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Crooked Media
· Jun 25, 2026
This F*cking Guy: John Roberts
The post This F*cking Guy: John Roberts appeared first on Crooked Media.
The Suburban
· Jul 3, 2026
From the profound to the absurd
The assassination of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk last September weighed heavy on my heart for several reasons. The obvious one was that Kirk was a young husband and father of two very young children, and that he was engaged
Washington Examiner
· Jul 6, 2026
Police officer describes chaotic scene after Charlie Kirk killing in key preliminary hearing
A former Utah Valley University police officer described the chaotic scene after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated on the school’s campus last year during a key preliminary hearing ahead of the murder trial over Kirk’s death. Chris Bagley, a former UVU police officer who worked during the event where Kirk was killed, was the []
Us Weekly
· Jul 10, 2026
Charlie Kirk Shooting Death Investigation: Updates on the Case
The investigation into conservative pundit Charlie Kirk’s murder on September 10 is ongoing as the Utah Valley University community, and the entire country, continues to process the day’s tragic events. Kirk, who was 31, was shot and killed while speaking at an event at the university. Video shared on social media showed a bullet appear []
Variety
· Jul 4, 2026
Rob Reiner Gets the ‘Last Laugh’ Against Trump in Secret Final Role as George Washington in Larry David’s HBO Show
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Episode 2 of “Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America,” now streaming on HBO Max. A month before he died, Rob Reiner filmed his final role as George Washington in Larry David’s historical sketch comedy series “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.” His appearance []
The Daily Beast
· Jul 7, 2026
Erika Kirk Flees Courtroom as Cop Details Charlie’s Death
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesErika Kirk, the widow of slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, fled the courtroom on Monday as a police officer described the moment her husband was killed.Charlie, 31, was killed at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, leaving Erika, 37, to raise their two children alone. She also took over the reins of Turning Point USA.A hearing took place in Utah on Monday to determine whether or not there is enough evidence in order to proceed with the trial of the 23-year-old man suspected of killing Charlie.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Related coverage for "‘Chaotic, panic’: Inside the assassination of Charlie Kirk": Crooked Media — This F*cking Guy: John Roberts. The Suburban — From the profound to the absurd. Washington Examiner — Police officer describes chaotic scene after Charlie Kirk killing in key preliminary hearing. Us Weekly — Charlie Kirk Shooting Death Investigation: Updates on the Case. Variety — Rob Reiner Gets the ‘Last Laugh’ Against Trump in Secret Final Role as George Washington in Larry David’s HBO Show. The Daily Beast — Erika Kirk Flees Courtroom as Cop Details Charlie’s Death