Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk, 31, Dies After Being Shot at Utah Event, Trump Says

Charlie Kirk’s Murder and the Crisis of Political Violence

Benjamin Wallace-Wells writes about political violence, shootings, and the murder of the right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk.

Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence - MinnPost % %

The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed attention to the climate of political violence in the United States. To many, Kirk was not just another partisan commentator. He was one of the most visible leaders of the young conservative movement. Kirk helped shape Republican politics on college campuses, in media and…

Utah: Pro-Trump activist Charlie Kirk shot dead

Charlie Kirk, a 30-year-old conservative activist and founder of the organization Turning Point, was shot and killed on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. The incident, which was captured on video, has been described by Utah's governor as a "political assassination" and has sent shockwaves through the country.

Charlie Kirk assassination denounced by Gretchen Whitmer, other targets of political violence - Bridge Michigan

The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah had particular resonance for public figures who have experienced political violence themselves.