"Almost instantly after Charlie Kirk was assassinated Wednesday at Utah Valley University, the news - captured on video in grisly detail - sent shockwaves through classrooms everywhere. Because no matter teens' political opinions, everyone knew Kirk. In high school classes in Spanish Fork, Utah, chatter spread fast Wednesday, as students learned of the shooting and began to wonder if Kirk would live or die."
"Graphic footage of Kirk's shooting on the Utah college campus was available almost immediately online, captured by cellphones from several angles. The videos, in slow motion and real-time speed, show a direct view of Kirk being shot, his body recoiling and blood gushing from his neck. The videos were easy to find on X, TikTok and Instagram. Many teens say they feel traumatized by what they saw. They couldn't escape the videos popping up on their social media feeds."
"Some teens posted warnings that urged people not to click on the Kirk videos, saying they wished the visuals had come with trigger warnings. Apsley's 19-year-old child received a gruesome video of Kirk's death in a message from a friend."
Graphic video of Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University circulated rapidly online and reached high schools within minutes. Some students saw the footage in class while others viewed it on phones after school. Cellphone bans delayed information for some students, concentrating tough conversations into the following day. Teachers interrupted lessons to discuss the shooting and support students. Multiple cellphone angles showed Kirk being shot, his body recoiling and blood gushing from his neck. Many teens reported feeling traumatized by recurring clips on social feeds, and some students urged peers not to click the footage.
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