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Violent videos of the shooting attack on right-wing activist Charlie Kirk circulate on social media. Especially children and young people can be particularly vulnerable, assesses Børns Vilkår.

How to talk to your child about the shooting of Charlie Kirk

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A simple search and a few clicks on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are all it takes to find graphic videos of the shooting attack that claimed the life of American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk during a debate meeting at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

One of the first handheld videos that pops up on the screen shows Charlie Kirk up close. Within two seconds, you can see blood oozing from his neck as he is hit by a bullet. Then the video plays again. This time in slow motion. And if you turn up the sound, you can hear shots mixed with screams.

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