Tangle SPECIAL EDITION: Interview with witness of Charlie Kirk shooting.
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Sep 14, 2025 A witness recounts her harrowing experience during the chaotic shooting at a Charlie Kirk event. Emotions swirl as she describes the confusion and fear throughout the evacuation. The discussion dives deep into the psychological impact of such trauma on individuals and communities. There’s a call for open dialogue about the normalization of political violence and the importance of addressing these emotional struggles. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the need for collective healing and meaningful change in the aftermath of violence.
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Witnessing The Shot While Taking A Selfie
- Haley was in the crowd at Utah Valley University and heard a gunshot while taking a selfie moments before the shooting.
- She crawled, dragged friends to safety, and escaped through tunnels to the McDonald's/Walmart lot where they had parked.
Panic, Confusion, And Fleeing The Scene
- After the gunshot Haley remembers people screaming, getting down, and her dragging a friend while others reported Charlie Kirk was shot or dead.
- She says panic and the uncertainty of the shooter's location drove their choice to flee the area immediately.
Quick Escape Thanks To Distant Parking
- Haley called her mom from the parking lot saying there was a shooter but that she was alive and headed to a friend's house.
- She credits parking at McDonald's/Walmart with enabling a quicker escape amid crashes and collisions in the campus lot.