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Security at Charlie Kirk Event Seemed Light to Those Who Attended

The problem of protecting campus speakers with polarizing opinions has confounded universities around the country in recent years.

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According to Utah Valley University’s chief of police, Jeff Long, there were six police officers present during Charlie Kirk’s appearance on campus on Wednesday, in addition to Mr. Kirk’s personal security detail.
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Witness’s Account of Charlie Kirk Shooting: ‘People Got Down in Waves’

People in the crowd said that the shot was not very loud and that not everyone had immediately realized what was happening.

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A witness described a chaotic scene at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday when the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot.
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Nepalis Worry About Security Forces’ Next Step After Crackdown Leaves 30 Dead

Human rights groups condemned the use of lethal force against protesters. Experts say Nepal’s army and police have historically not been held to account.

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Nepali Army soldiers patrol in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
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What We Know About the Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting

The attack on a back-to-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church killed two children and injured 18 others. Investigators are searching the shooter’s writings and videos for a clear motive.

© Liam James Doyle for The New York Times

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