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Charlie Kirk’s Head of Security Debunks Conspiracy Theory

Charlie Kirk’s Head of Security Debunks Conspiracy Theory

Summary

Brian Harpole, head of security for Charlie Kirk, spoke out to reject conspiracy theories about hand signals leading up to Kirk's assassination. The shooting took place at Utah Valley University, where security concerns were noted about the outdoor location. Tyler Robinson faces charges related to Kirk's death.

Key Facts

  • Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on September 10 at Utah Valley University (UVU).
  • Brian Harpole, who led Kirk’s security, denied claims about the use of hand signals before the shooting.
  • Harpole said his team communicated via radios, not hand signals.
  • The shooting involved a shot fired from a rooftop on campus.
  • Conspiracy theories have emerged around the event, but key figures have called them baseless.
  • The event took place in an open outdoor space, despite security concerns.
  • Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder for the shooting.

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