Morning Wire Hunting Kirk’s Assassin & America’s Military Renewal | 9.12.25
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Sep 12, 2025 A frantic manhunt unfolds for Charlie Kirk's assassin, sparking heated debates about media coverage. Eyewitness accounts reveal the chaos of the tragic event. In the aftermath, political reactions vary wildly, highlighting divisions in national sentiment. A retired Marine shares poignant reflections on 9/11 and the subsequent rise in patriotism and military enlistments. The discussion also covers the military's evolution in recruitment strategies, now focused on clarity and morale, distancing itself from previous distractions.
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Shooter’s Arrival, Roof Shot, And Escape
- Security footage shows a slender man in his 20s arriving before the event, climbing to the roof, firing, then fleeing into a nearby neighborhood.
- Police later found a bolt-action rifle with a scope and tools in a wooded area near the scene.
Etched Ammunition May Point To Motive
- A report said the ammunition was etched with pro-transgender and anti-fascist phrases, which could indicate motive if confirmed.
- Charlie Kirk's public stance on transgender issues makes that detail potentially relevant to investigators.
Student Witness Recounts Horror Up Close
- Nolan Kramer, a freshman, described standing a few dozen feet from Kirk when shots rang out and seeing blood on Kirk's table.
- He recalled people screaming, calling parents, and his own stunned disbelief at the scene.