US EditionCharlie Kirk shot at event in Utah
Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a political event at Utah Valley University, highlighting a rise in targeted political violence; investigation and search for the shooter continue.
- Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, during a student event held at Utah Valley University located in Orem, Utah.
- The shooting occurred during a debate hosted by Kirk's nonprofit political organization under a tent emblazoned with 'The American Comeback' and 'Prove Me Wrong' slogans.
- Videos captured a single shot hitting Kirk in the neck while he was answering a question, showing him reaching for his neck as blood gushed before he collapsed in front of a large crowd.
- President Donald Trump announced Kirk's death on social media, calling him 'Great, and even Legendary,' while the shooting sparked bipartisan condemnation and raised concerns over increasing political violence in the U.S.
- Authorities quickly evacuated the UVU campus, arrested a suspect, and vowed accountability, while the event intensified national focus on the threat of politically motivated attacks on free speech and civil debate.
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US Influencer Charlie Kirk Shot At University Event
Who could have imagined a political rally turning into a scene of chaos? On Wednesday at Utah Valley University, conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk — co-founder of Turning Point USA and one of Donald Trump’s most visible allies — was shot.Charlie Kirk is the co-founder of Turning Point USA and one of Donald Trump’s most visible allies. He was shot in the neck.He was speaking to a packed outdoor crowd.Witnesses say one sharp crack echoed across …
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