US EditionConservative Activist Charlie Kirk, 31, Dies After Being Shot at Utah Event, Trump Says
Charlie Kirk, 31, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during his American Comeback Tour event; investigation led by FBI following the politically motivated attack.
- Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on September 9, 2025, as confirmed by various sources including President Donald Trump and the New York Times.
- Videos showed Kirk bleeding from his neck after the shot rang out during a Q&A session, with the audience reacting in horror, confirming he was shot while answering audience questions.
- Authorities confirmed that a suspect initially taken into custody was not the shooter, and local and federal investigations are ongoing.
- Political figures across the spectrum condemned the shooting and expressed their condolences, voicing widespread shock and prayers from various political figures.
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Reagan Foundation cancels Ben Shapiro speaking event, after fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley has canceled an event with conservative political commentator and activist Ben Shapiro — which was scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 10 — after learning that fellow conservative activist Charlie Kirk had been fatally shot earlier in the day. Shapiro was set to appear at the library to discuss his new book, “Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America (and Her Critics),” on Wed…
Progressives—Who Reviled Charlie Kirk's Politics—Repudiate His Murder
"Unconscionable acts of violence should have no place in our country," said Congresswoman Ilhan Omar—whom Kirk wanted to denaturalize and deport. "Let's pray for no more lives being lost to gun violence."
Witnesses: Here’s what they saw when Charlie Kirk was gunned down at Utah Valley University
Witnesses say bodyguards loaded Kirk into a black SUV, which sped away with the door still open. Some in the crowd, meanwhile, waded through a campus fountain as they fled to safety. Some cited what they saw as a lack of security.
Reagan Library postpones Ben Shapiro event after Charlie Kirk shooting
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library postponed a book signing for conservative commentator Ben Shapiro on Wednesday, after fellow right-wing media figure Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a speaking event earlier in the day. “The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is saddened to hear of events that took place today at Utah Valley…
TRAUMATIC: Charlie Kirk's Wife And Children Were Present At The Event Where He Was Assassinated
Some new details have emerged regarding who was present during the event where Charlie Kirk was assassinated. BBC has reported that Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika and his two children were present at the Utah Valley University event where he was killed. Yahoo News had more to report on Kirk’s wife, Erika: Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erika Frantzve, and his two small children were present at the Utah Valley University event when he was shot, according to a r…
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