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Charlie Kirk shooting - how are videos of his death still online?

US Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University yesterday. Video fo...

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11.28 11 Sep 2025


Charlie Kirk shooting - how are videos of his death still online?


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11.28 11 Sep 2025


US Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University yesterday. Video footage circulating across various social media platforms shows the 31-year-old father of two being shot in the chest when on stage.

Known for his combative college campus appearances, the footage shows the moment the gunshot was fired, and you can see Kirk bleeding profusely.

How are these videos allowed to be uploaded to social media sites like TikTok and X, and why are they still circulating hours after the incident occurred?

Andrea is joined by Ronan Lupton, Barrister and Senior Council, Stephen O'Leary, Founder of Online News Media and Social Media Monitoring and Analysis company Olytico and listeners.


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