Erika Kirk Collapsed After Learning of Husband Charlie’s Shooting
Erika Kirk shared an emotional account of the moment she collapsed upon learning her husband, conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, had been shot at an event in Utah. Her recollection has brought new attention to the actions of his chief of staff, Mike McCoy, who is accused of leaving the scene immediately following the incident.
Emotional Reaction to Tragic News
In a televised interview, Erika Kirk described how a call from Mike McCoy shattered her world. McCoy, panicked, informed her of the shooting while she was accompanying her mother to a medical appointment on the morning of September 10.
“He was shouting, ‘Charlie’s been shot! He’s been shot!’”
Erika said she rushed out of the clinic only to collapse in the middle of the parking lot, calling the experience an “unbelievable nightmare.”
Questions Surrounding Mike McCoy’s Actions
Reports suggest that moments after the shooting, McCoy fled the event site. This allegation has drawn public scrutiny, with many questioning his reaction time and the broader security measures surrounding the event.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are continuing to examine what happened immediately before and after the attack, including McCoy’s movements and communication with event staff. The tragedy has left Erika Kirk devastated as she seeks answers about the sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting.
Author’s summary: Erika Kirk recounted collapsing after hearing her husband Charlie was shot in Utah, while questions mount about staffer Mike McCoy’s alleged flight from the scene.
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