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People Misidentified As Charlie Kirk's Shooter Fear Retaliation

Law enforcement agents work at the scene where political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, (Credit: AFP)

Two people misidentified online as suspects in the fatal shooting of right-wing US activist Charlie Kirk told AFP Thursday they were terrified by the misinformation targeting them, as the manhunt for the real killer continued.

Michaela, who asked to be identified by her first name due to safety concerns, told AFP she became "really scared" as she was inundated with hate-filled messages and threats after her image circulated in posts that falsely named her as the shooter.

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