US EditionConservative Activist Charlie Kirk, 31, Dies After Being Shot at Utah Event, Trump Says
- Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was killed by a gunshot during a debate at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, 2025.
- His death followed years of promoting Christian nationalist views and conservative activism, which often sparked fierce debates and division on college campuses.
- Kirk inspired many young conservatives and played a key role in mobilizing youth voters in the 2024 presidential election, while also facing criticism for polarizing stances on gender and LGBTQ+ issues.
- Supporters call him a bold, courageous figure who inspired a generation, with President Trump calling Kirk a "patriot and a martyr for truth and freedom," while others warn his legacy deepens political polarization.
- Kirk's death has intensified national divides, prompting prayers for his family and raising concerns that his legacy may either fuel further conflict or encourage democratic engagement through debate.
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Suspect arrested, identified in shooting of Charlie Kirk, officials say
The Utah Department of Public Safety released new images of the person of interest in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. (Utah Department of Public Safety) (SALT LAKE CITY) — A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials announced Friday. Tyler Robinson was allegedly the person who shot and killed Kirk on Wednesday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed at a press conference in Utah on Friday. “We…
Tragic Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Voice for Freedom Silenced Mid-Debate ~ VIDEOS
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was gunned down in what authorities are calling a targeted political assassination during a public event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. This wasn’t some random act of violence; it was a sniper’s shot that cut short one of the most effective conservative voices fighting for young Americans’ rights, including our right to bear arms. The details emerging paint a picture of a peac…
Kirk's shooting death exposes security gaps at political events
The assassination of Charlie Kirk offers the latest example of how ordinary security measures can be defeated in an era of escalating political violence, when anyone associated with the political process is a potential target, including influencers.
Officials plead for help in finding person who assassinated Charlie Kirk on Utah college campus
A palm print. A shoe impression. And a high-powered rifle found in a wooded area. Those are among the clues authorities laid out as they pleaded for the public's help to find the person who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk before dropping from a Utah university campus roof and vanishing.The search continued early Friday, nearly two days later.Federal investigators and state officials on Thursday released a series of photos and a v…
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Choose your America: In the aftermath of the Kirk slaying, a snapshot of a fractured nation
The governor of Utah struggled to find the right words to describe the question so many have been asking: What is happening in America?
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