Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk, 31, Dies After Being Shot at Utah Event, Trump Says
Charlie Kirk, aged 31, was fatally shot during a politically charged campus event, prompting a nationwide manhunt and bipartisan calls for unity against political violence.
- Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, as confirmed by President Donald Trump.
- The shooting occurred while Kirk was speaking, leading to panic among attendees as he fell unconscious after being shot in the neck.
- Aubrey Laitsch, public relations manager for Turning Point USA, stated, 'We are confirming that he was shot and we are praying for Charlie.'
- Kirk's death has drawn widespread condemnation, with political figures like Mario Díaz-Balart calling it an act of pure evil and political violence.
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