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Unverified Theories Swell After Charlie Kirk Shooting as Editorials Warn Against Exploitation

Calls for restraint follow a surge of unverified social media claims.

Overview

  • Italian coverage highlights fast-spreading online claims about the Utah Valley University shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with no confirmation from authorities in these reports.
  • Posts on X speculate about a man in a white cap allegedly giving a 'signal,' suggest doctored footage, and raise the possibility of multiple shooters, with users tagging the FBI for answers.
  • One report describes a single long‑range shot from roughly 200 meters, while the public investigation details and the identity of the shooter remain unresolved.
  • An opinion piece urges condemning the violence without automatic sanctification or political instrumentalization, criticizing President Trump's framing that blamed 'left‑wing rhetoric.'
  • Il Giornale reports a pro‑Palestine Telegram channel celebrated Kirk's death with antisemitic language, underscoring the polarized and toxic reaction online.