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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Turning Point USA grossly underestimated how many people would attend event where Charlie Kirk was killed, documents show

Utah Valley University expected just 600 people to turn up at the event on its campus, where Charlie Kirk was assassinated in September, according to newly-released records. In reality, the headcount was closer to 3,000.

The Turning Point USA founder, 31, was shot dead on the school’s campus in the community of Orem on September 10 while taking part in an outdoor debating session with students at its Sorensen Student Center courtyard on what was intended to be the first leg of his “American Comeback” tour.

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