BREAKING: MSNBC suggests the person who shot Charlie Kirk was “a supporter shooting their gun off in celebration” or something.
Reporter. “Yeah, again, to emphasize what you just emphasized, we don’t know any of the full details of this. We don’t know if this was a supporter shooting their gun off in celebration, or… so we have no idea, but…”
Oh. My. Gosh.
During MSNBC’s live coverage of the shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, a guest made a controversial remark that quickly drew backlash. While discussing the still-developing story, the guest speculated, “We don’t know if this was a supporter shooting their gun off in celebration, or…” before trailing off. Although they prefaced the comment by emphasizing that details were unclear, many viewers found the suggestion both inappropriate and insensitive given the severity of the incident.
Law enforcement officials have not released any motive or confirmed identity of the shooter, and the investigation is ongoing. Kirk was shot in the neck during a campus event and remains in critical condition, according to Turning Point USA. The suspect was reportedly taken into custody shortly after the shooting, but no further official statements have been made regarding the attacker’s background or intent.
The MSNBC comment quickly spread on social media, with critics accusing the network of downplaying the seriousness of the situation or injecting bias into the coverage. Media analysts have since urged networks to avoid speculation in breaking news situations and to stick to verified facts, especially when public figures are involved and emotions are high.
