Denae Branch

“It feels like a lot of the world just kept spinning and we're still dealing with the trauma of it,”

Denae Branch · said 2026-07-07 · reported 2026-07-07

Branch, a Utah County resident who was in the crowd when Kirk was shot, spoke outside the courthouse during the hearing.

“Our hearts and minds are still trying to process it and, yeah, it kind of helps being here.”

Denae Branch · said 2026-07-07 · reported 2026-07-07

Branch said being at the hearing helps her process the trauma of witnessing the shooting.