TechnologySeptember 10, 2025

What Happened When Videos of Charlie Kirk’s Shooting Spread Online

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Key Vocabulary

shot /ʃɒt/

hurt by a bullet from a gun

"He was shot during the event."

video /ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/

a short film made with a phone or camera

"A video showed the moment."

investigation /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

a careful look by police to find facts

"The police opened an investigation."

Listening

What Happened When Videos of Charlie Kirk’s Shooting Spread Online

Charlie Kirk was shot at an event on September 10, 2025. The event took place at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He was speaking under a white tent when a gunshot rang out and he fell. People in the crowd screamed and moved away.

Short cellphone videos of the shooting spread quickly on social media. Platforms and news outlets showed that the clips were widely shared. The FBI and local police began an investigation. The university said a person had been detained then released, and officials gave different information while the inquiry continued.

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Quiz

1. Who was shot?

2. Where did the shooting happen?

3. When did the shooting happen?

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

Do you use social media to watch news videos? How do you feel after you see a shocking clip?

Have you ever been at a public event that felt unsafe? What happened?

What do you think people should do before sharing a violent video online?