OREM, Utah — Over two days later, Utah Valley University students remain somewhat shaken after the violent death of Charlie Kirk and the arrest of the alleged shooter.

“Everything flipped on a dime," said sophomore Michael Holmes, who went to see Kirk speak. “It’s kind of hard to think about anything else because it’s just the one thing that’s on my mind.”

Holmes attended the event with his friend, mother, and 15-year-old brother.

“It was obviously pretty graphic… trying to worry about getting my family out,” he shared.

While the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson may bring calm, it still leaves more questions than answers for students.

“I don’t understand the thought process... who’s thinking he hates someone that much and is so opposed to that person that he decides that he wants

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