Eyewitness Account of the Charlie Kirk Incident at UVU

Introduction

Henry Dell shares his firsthand experience of the Charlie Kirk shooting at UVU, discussing the event, security issues, and the impact on political discourse.

Meeting Henry Dell and His Background

Gary from Permont met Henry Dell at UVU, who recently moved to Utah and runs a construction abatement company. Henry was a big fan of Charlie Kirk and decided to attend the rally to debate Kirk on religion, mirroring his debate tactics.

The Debate and First Question

Henry was given the opportunity to ask the first question at Charlie Kirk’s last full debate. He challenged Kirk on religious history, which sparked applause from the crowd.

Position During the Shooting

Henry was about 15 to 20 feet from Charlie Kirk when the shooting occurred. He described the sound of the gunshot as coming from behind him and resembling a crack rather than a hunting rifle shot, which contrasted with his experience growing up hunting in East Texas.

Confusion Over the Source of the Gunshot

Henry expressed frustration over conspiracy theories suggesting the shot came from the crowd or the right side of Charlie. He believes the sound came from behind and attributes confusion to the chaotic and traumatic nature of the event, as well as the acoustic challenges of the location and the gunshot sound being resent through speakers.

Security Concerns and Rooftop Coverage

Henry noted the minimal security at the event, questioning why no drones or rooftop security were present. He learned that Turning Point USA (TPUSA) had requested drone coverage, but UVU campus police denied the request, stating they would handle rooftop security themselves. Unfortunately, this security measure failed.

Aftermath and Evidence Handling

Henry discussed the controversy around a security team member removing the SD card from a camera at the scene. He explained that protecting evidence was necessary amid chaotic looting attempts and that the SD card was turned over to the FBI, with whom he spoke for two days.

Personal Reactions and Reflections

After the shooting, Henry crouched near the scene and eventually jumped into a fountain to avoid the crowd. He believes Charlie Kirk was likely dead before hitting the ground due to the severity of his injuries.

Political and Social Impact

Henry expressed concern about the fracturing of the political right following the incident and emphasized the importance of continuing Charlie Kirk’s legacy of public discourse and finding common ground despite disagreements.

Where to Find Henry Dell

Henry shares his presence on Instagram under “HMV official 2025” for political content and “Lost in Transmission” for religious debates, aiming to promote freedom of discourse and respectful disagreement.