A Charlie Kirk insider shared an emotional and harrowing perspective Wednesday on the moments following the fatal shooting of the conservative leader, describing the frantic struggle to save him and the profound certainty that Kirk was “with Jesus” immediately after.
Christian author and apologist Frank Turek, who had been just a few feet from Kirk when the attack occurred, said the experience was deeply personal.
“He was like a fourth son to me,” Turek said. “I have three sons. Charlie was my fourth. That’s what made this so hard.”
Beyond the chaos of the moment, Turek reflected on the bond he shared with Kirk and the impact the young leader had on those around him.
Immediately after the shooting, Turek and colleagues rushed Kirk into a black SUV, attempting to control his bleeding while navigating through traffic.
The vehicle carried five men, all working frantically as it weaved through streets toward the hospital.
“The car lurches forward… I almost fell out, but I grabbed it and held on,” Turek recalled. “Charlie was right in front of me. We drove with the door open, trying everything we could. I kept yelling, ‘Come on, Charlie, come on.’”
Despite their desperate efforts, Kirk