Erika Kirk 'Collapsed in Car Park' After Hearing of Husband Charlie's Shooting; Mike McCoy Accused of Fleeing Scene

Erika Kirk Collapses After Husband Charlie Kirk’s Shooting

Erika Kirk emotionally recalled collapsing after learning her husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was shot during a public event in Utah. The devastating news came in a phone call from Mike McCoy, Charlie’s chief of staff.

Emotional Interview Details

On The Jesse Watters Show, Erika described being at a medical appointment with her mother on the morning of September 10 when McCoy called in panic.

"He was shouting, 'Charlie's been shot! He's been shot!'"

She rushed out of the clinic and collapsed in the parking lot, calling the experience an "unbelievable nightmare."

Concerns About Mike McCoy’s Actions

According to reports, McCoy urged Erika to get to the scene quickly, explaining the shooter had hit Charlie. However, Erika claimed McCoy fled the campus shortly after the shooting, raising questions about his response and the event's security measures.

Summary of Events

Author's summary: Erika Kirk’s emotional collapse highlights the trauma following Charlie Kirk’s shooting, amid troubling reports accusing his chief of staff Mike McCoy of fleeing the scene.

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International Business Times UK International Business Times UK — 2025-11-06

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