Erika Kirk Collapses After Hearing of Husband's Shooting
Erika Kirk emotionally recounted the moment she collapsed upon learning that her husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, had been shot during a public event in Utah. The news shattered her world as she received a phone call from Mike McCoy, Charlie's chief of staff.
Details of the Incident
During a September 10 morning appointment with her mother, Erika received a panicked call from McCoy.
"He was shouting, 'Charlie's been shot! He's been shot!'"
She rushed out of the clinic and collapsed in the parking lot, describing the experience as an "unbelievable nightmare."
Questions About Mike McCoy’s Role
Reports indicate that Mike McCoy fled the scene moments after the shooting. Erika stated that McCoy urged her to hurry to the scene, confirming that the shooter had hit her husband before allegedly leaving the campus.
Erika claimed McCoy had "fled" the site, raising concerns about his actions during and immediately following the attack.
Security Concerns Raised
McCoy’s behavior and the speed of the response to the attack have sparked scrutiny over potential security failures at the event.
Emotional Impact
Erika Kirk's testimony highlights the traumatic impact of the shooting on those close to Charlie Kirk and raises difficult questions about crisis management in such situations.
Author’s summary: Erika Kirk’s emotional account reveals the chaos and trauma following Charlie Kirk’s shooting, while questions remain about the response and actions of his chief of staff, Mike McCoy.