In the midst of recording his widely followed podcast, Joe Rogan was stunned by breaking news that Charlie Kirk had been fatally shot at a university event. Alongside Charlie Sheen, Rogan shared his shock and grief as the story emerged.
Joe Rogan and Charlie Sheen react to the assassination of Charlie Kirk in real time. pic.twitter.com/O2Go7xOPIx
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The shooting happened as Kirk engaged an audience of approximately 3,000 people. The bullet, fired from a rooftop, struck Kirk in the neck, sending the crowd into chaos.
Rogan noted that Kirk had made a positive impression when they met, describing him as reasonable and intelligent. Sheen called the murder heartbreaking, emphasizing the dangers of political division.
Security at the event was called into question by witnesses who reported no metal detectors or entry checkpoints. Utah authorities released images of the suspect and took Tyler Robinson into custody after a rapid manhunt.
