Charlie Kirk shooting witness describes 'horrendous' scene
Charlie Kirk was fatally shot by an assailant firing from a rooftop during a debate at Utah Valley University, highlighting escalating political violence in the U.S.
- Reactions to Kirk's death varied sharply across the political spectrum, with some political figures celebrating while others expressed horror, including Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who called it a political assassination.
- President Donald Trump condemned the act, declaring it a "dark moment for America" and describing Kirk as a martyr for truth and freedom.
- Investigators believe Kirk was targeted, as the bullet that killed him came from a rooftop, and a suspect was apprehended but later released.
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Beware the Merchants of Rage
Police monitor the scene at Utah Valley University where Charlie Kirk was assassinated. (Chet Strange / Getty Images)It has been a long time since I have felt so pessimistic about America.In the immediate hours after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a small number of sociopaths celebrated his murder. From numerous posters on Bluesky to the incoming president of the Oxford Union, some people explicitly took joy in seeing someone whom they consi…
Turning Point USA Announces Memorial Service for Slain Founder Charlie Kirk - The Thinking Conservative
The conservative political nonprofit Turning Point USA has announced a Sept. 21. memorial service for its late founder, Charlie Kirk. The post Turning Point USA Announces Memorial Service for Slain Founder Charlie Kirk appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.


Some call for calm as 'noisy and angry' social media reacts to Charlie Kirk's killing
Charlie Kirk's assassination has reignited concerns that the powerful microphone of social media is being misused to spread hate and political division.
While Everyone Followed Charlie Kirk's Shooting, the Senate Quietly Buried Epstein's Secrets
As America was transfixed by the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk, the U.S. Senate deliberately chose that very moment to suppress one of the most explosive stories in recent history — a vote that blocked the release [...] The post While Everyone Followed Charlie Kirk’s Shooting, the Senate Quietly Buried Epstein’s Secrets appeared first on The People's Voice.
Lawmaker Steps in After UNT Student Faced Backlash for Opposing Celebration of Charlie Kirk Shooting
Separately, an allegation has emerged that university teaching assistants laughed about the assassination. The post Lawmaker Steps in After UNT Student Faced Backlash for Opposing Celebration of Charlie Kirk Shooting appeared first on Texas Scorecard.
Expert: Colleges likely reevaluating security after Charlie Kirk shooting
OREM, Utah (WPRI) — Just hours after the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk, Utah Governor Spencer Cox shared his grief that one of academia's greatest traditions ended in violence. "Historically, our university campuses in this nation and here in the state of Utah have been the place where truth and ideas are formulate and debated," Cox said. "And that's what he does." Kirk was shot dead Wednesday at an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley Univer…
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