Overview
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna publicly asked Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and TikTok to take down graphic clips of the shooting, citing respect for Kirk’s family and concerns about desensitization.
- Rep. Lauren Boebert endorsed Luna’s request, saying she never wants to see the footage again.
- Videos from the Utah Valley University event were widely recorded by attendees and show Kirk being struck in the neck and collapsing.
- The FBI said it is working with state and local authorities on a full investigation and asked the public to submit photos and video, with the suspect still at large.
- Some conservatives and online commentators rejected removal calls as censorship and argued the footage should remain accessible.