On the afternoon of September 10, shortly after right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University, videos of the Turning Point USA cofounder getting shot in the neck flooded social media.

As the news traveled fast, so did the videos. Unfortunately, users who did not wish to see the graphic content often unwittingly saw it anyway.

“How the fuck is that Charlie Kirk video the first thing I see on Instagram when I opened it?” one user shared on X.

The viral videos, which show the moment of the attack from various angles, as well as blood gushing from Kirk following the bullet’s impact, have found their way onto the feeds of many users—who are now reporting emotional distress.

“Do not watch the Charlie Kirk upclose video. It auto-play

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