Erika Kirk was whisked away during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after an armed individual rushed the building and gunshots rang out during the event … and she was seen on video getting incredibly emotional as she left.
In one clip, shared online by CNN reporter and anchor Sara Sidner, Erika is seen moments after chaos erupted Saturday night … while crying, she appears to say “I just want to go home” as she’s ushered out of the building.
Erika Kirk was spotted in tears and clearly shaken up after the shooting took place at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
She said she just wants to go home. pic.twitter.com/OwPnU3VMei
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Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for D.C., said the suspect is currently facing two charges: using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon. He will appear in federal court Monday for his arraignment.
