Tim Pool reports shooting at his house as podcast stirs storm over Erika Kirk divorce and Charlie Kirk gay talk (Image via Getty)
Tim Pool said someone fired shots at his home in West Virginia, just hours after a podcast episode went viral for making shocking claims about Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk. Pool shared the update on December 6, saying the incident happened the night before. He stressed that no one was hurt.Pool said the shooting happened at his property in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Writing on X, he claimed a vehicle came toward his home and opened fire. Pool said his private security team is now checking footage and plans to share a report with law enforcement. He also suggested the shooting may have been meant to scare him rather than cause harm.
The post quickly spread online and led to strong reactions from political figures and commentators. Authorities in West Virginia have not yet confirmed the shooting, according to People magazine.Pool later added that his home has a security gate and armed guards. He said that security may have stopped the situation from becoming worse.
Tim Pool reacts as Marjorie Taylor Greene, Milo Yiannopoulos, and Laura Loomer weigh in
After Tim Pool’s post, U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia reacted on social media. She called the situation frightening and said political violence should never be accepted, no matter who the target is. The shooting claim came shortly after an episode of Pool’s podcast featured Milo Yiannopoulos. During the show, Yiannopoulos repeated online rumors about Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk, including talk of divorce and other personal claims. These statements were not backed by any proof during the episode. Conservative activist Laura Loomer later shared clips from the podcast and strongly criticized Yiannopoulos. She accused him of spreading false and harmful claims and said the episode crossed a line. Loomer also made additional accusations on social media, though these claims remain unverified.The online tension around the podcast has stayed high since the episode aired. Despite this, there is no official link between the podcast content and the reported shooting.As of now, law enforcement has not released public details about the incident. People magazine reported that officials are still reviewing the situation.Tim Pool’s claim continues to draw attention, but key facts remain under review as authorities work to confirm what happened.Also Read: “Charlie Kirk Streaming From Hell?”: Internet Shocked After YouTube Names Late TPUSA Founder A Top Creator For 2025
