Neuroscientist explains why Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirkโ€™s Fatal Shooting at Utah Valley University

The Attack

Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while hosting a debate at Utah Valley University on September 10.

He was addressing a crowd of about 3,000 when a bullet struck his neck, sparking chaos.

Reporter Emma Pitts recalled, โ€œWe all dropped to the groundโ€ฆ and then everyone around us got up and started running.โ€

Suspect Arrested

Police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, accused of firing from a rooftop 200 yards away.

He faces charges including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering.

Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray confirmed prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

Analysis of Kirkโ€™s Final Moments

Videos of the incident spread online. Neuropsychologist Derek Van Schaik analyzed them,

stating Kirkโ€™s movement was โ€œan involuntary defensive reflex,โ€ not a sign of brain injury.

โ€œThere was no panic, no dread,โ€ Van Schaik said. โ€œOnly an abrupt blackout.โ€


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