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 and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University, with blood visible from a wound on his neck.
- Authorities are investigating the shooting amidst rising political violence in the United States, with no suspects currently in custody.
- President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk's death on Truth Social, expressing that Kirk was loved and admired by all.
- The university canceled all activities for the day as local and federal investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the attack.
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The Latest: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is shot and killed while speaking at a Utah college
Authorities say conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed by a single shot in a targeted attack during an outdoor event Wednesday at Utah Valley University. Kirk co-founded the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA and was a close ally of…
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah university event
Charlie Kirk, an American political activist and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, died after being shot in the neck on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University.
Political violence in America: After the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
In the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, questions about political violence in America are once again front and center. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday at 9 a.m., MPR News guest host Chris Farrell and his guests ask: Why is political violence on the rise? And how do we respond?
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