Witness: 'I saw the shot, heard it, then just dropped to the ground'

Incident Overview - A shooting occurred during a Charlie Kirk event, specifically during a discussion about guns and transgender issues [1] - The victim, Charlie Kirk, was shot, with the witness observing blood and a reaction suggesting he was hit [2][3] - The witness heard a "pop" and saw Kirk lean back, initially thinking he raised his hand, but video evidence suggests otherwise [1] Eyewitness Account - The witness was near the front of the crowd and saw blood after hearing a shot [1][2][3] - After the shot, the witness looked up the hill and saw what appeared to be a gun, leading to panic and people dropping to the ground [2][3] - The gunshot seemed to come from behind the witness, though the witness couldn't be 100% sure due to hearing loss [4] Security and Crowd Response - There was a perceived lack of security presence at the event, with no ticket checks or thorough security measures [7] - After the shooting, the crowd panicked and ran, with some screaming to get out [8] - The witness observed a couple of police officers with their pistols drawn but not pointed at anyone [9] - The witness got stepped on a little bit during the exit but was able to grab sandals and run, indicating a chaotic but not severely dangerous escape [13] Suspect and Aftermath - Police have confirmed a suspect is in custody, but the witness did not notice the individual before the shooting [10][11] - The witness noted that the area is generally friendly to Charlie Kirk and the MAGA movement, expressing surprise at the incident [13] - The witness was disappointed in the security measures, feeling they should have been better, given the potential for unpredictable individuals [14]