Trump ally Charlie Kirk fatally shot in Utah as 'person of interest' in custody
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Source: The Guardian
Wed 10 Sep 2025 18.48 EDT
First published on Wed 10 Sep 2025 14.45 EDT
Charlie Kirk, the powerful rightwing activist, Trump ally and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was killed on Wednesday afternoon, shot in the neck while speaking at a university campus event in Utah.
In video posts circulating on social media, Kirk, 31, can be seen being struck by a bullet while speaking and sitting beneath a tent in the Utah Valley University (UVU) courtyard in Orem, Utah. Kirk was there as part of The American Comeback Tour, which is hosted by the TPUSA chapter at UVU. Video footage also shows students on campus running away from the sound of gunfire. In a post on X on Wednesday afternoon, the university said the campus was closed.
After initial reports that a suspect had been apprehended, this turned out not to be the case shortly afterwards and then, around four hours after the incident, the FBI director, Kash Patel, posted on X that “the subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody.”
At a press conference shortly after, Utah governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, added that law enforcement had “a person of interest” in custody who was being interviewed. The authorities did not reveal a name.
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Wed 10 Sep 2025 16.46 EDT
First published on Wed 10 Sep 2025 14.45 EDT
Charlie Kirk, the powerful rightwing activist, Trump ally and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), has died after being shot in the neck on Wednesday while speaking at a university campus event in Utah.
In video posts circulating on social media, Kirk, 31, can be seen being struck by a bullet while speaking and sitting beneath a tent in the Utah Valley University (UVU) courtyard in Orem, Utah. Kirk was there as part of The American Comeback Tour, which is hosted by the TPUSA chapter at UVU. Video footage also shows students on campus running away from the sound of gunfire.
In a post on X on Wednesday afternoon, the university said the campus was closed. A spokesperson for Utah Valley University told the New York Times that Kirk was struck by a suspect who had fired from a building about 200 yards away. Ellen Treanor, a university spokesperson, said: "A suspect was in custody, but they are no longer a suspect." There is no suspect in custody. "The incident is currently being investigated by four agencies: Orem police, UVU police, FBI and Utah department of public safety," Treanor added.
In an internal email to staff members that was posted online on Wednesday evening, the Turning Point USA COO, Justin Streiff, said: "It is with a heavy heart that we, the Turning Point USA leadership team, write to notify you that earlier this afternoon Charlie went to his eternal reward with Jesus Christ in Heaven ... However, in the meantime, Turning Point USA and Turning Point Action will be closed for business until Monday, the 15th - likely longer."
Wed 10 Sep 2025 16.46 EDT
First published on Wed 10 Sep 2025 14.45 EDT
Charlie Kirk, the powerful rightwing activist, Trump ally and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), has died after being shot in the neck on Wednesday while speaking at a university campus event in Utah, president Donald Trump has confirmed.
"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!" Trump wrote on Truth Social on Wednesday evening.
In video posts circulating on social media, Kirk can be seen being struck by a bullet while speaking and sitting beneath a tent in the Utah Valley University courtyard. Kirk was there as part of The American Comeback Tour, which is hosted by the TPUSA chapter at Utah Valley. Video footage also shows students on campus running away from the sound of gunfire.
A law enforcement official told the Associated Press that Kirk was in critical condition at a hospital. A TPUSA official told CBS of Kirk that "it doesn't look good" and confirmed he was shot in the neck.
Wed 10 Sep 2025 15.56 EDT
First published on Wed 10 Sep 2025 14.45 EDT
Charlie Kirk, the powerful rightwing activist, Trump ally and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was shot on Wednesday while hosting an event in Utah and is in critical condition at a hospital.
In video posts circulating on social media, Kirk can be seen getting struck while speaking and sitting beneath a tent in the Utah Valley University courtyard. Kirk was there as part of The American Comeback Tour, which is hosted by the TPUSA chapter at Utah Valley. There is also video footage of students on campus running away from the sound of gunshots.
A law enforcement official told the Associated Press that Kirk is in critical condition at a hospital. A TPUSA official told CBS of Kirk that "it doesn't look good" and confirmed he was shot in the neck.
In a post on X on Wednesday afternoon, the university said: "UVU campus is closed. Classes cancelled. Those on campus, secure in place until police officers can escort you safely off campus. We ask for your patience throughout this process. We are providing updates as best as possible. This is an ongoing and unfolding event." A spokeswoman for Utah Valley University told the Times that Kirk was struck by a suspect who had fired from a building about 200 yards away. There is no suspect in custody.
First published on Wed 10 Sep 2025 14.45 EDT
Charlie Kirk, the powerful rightwing activist, Trump ally and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), has been shot on Wednesday while hosting an event in Utah.
In video posts circulating on social media, Kirk can be seen getting struck while speaking and sitting beneath a tent in the Utah Valley University courtyard. Kirk was there as part of The American Comeback Tour, which is hosted by the TPUSA chapter at Utah Valley. There is also video footage of students on campus running away from the sound of gunshots.
"Today at about 12.10 a shot was fired at the visiting speaker, Charlie Kirk," the university said in a statement. "He was hit and taken from the location by his security. Campus police is investigating, a suspect is in custody." The school added that the campus has been closed and that classes are canceled until further notice. "Police are investigating," the university added. "Leave campus immediately."
A spokeswoman for Utah Valley University told the Times that Kirk was struck by a suspect who had fired from a building about 200 yards away and that the suspect was not a student.
Wed 10 Sep 2025 14.57 EDT
First published on Wed 10 Sep 2025 14.45 EDT
Charlie Kirk, the powerful rightwing activist and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), has been shot on Wednesday while hosting an event in Utah.
In video posts circulating on social media, Kirk can be seen getting struck while speaking and sitting beneath a tent in the Utah Valley University courtyard. Kirk was there as part of The American Comeback Tour, which is hosted by the TPUSA chapter at Utah Valley. There is also video footage of students on campus running away from the sound of gunshots.
The TPUSA press team confirmed to Fox News that Kirk had been shot, but that his condition was unknown.
Mike Lee, a Utah senator, posted on X shortly after reports broke that Kirk had been shot to say he is "tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there." Ashley Moody, another Utah senator, also posted on X to say her "office is monitoring the situation at Utah Valley University. I pray for Charlie Kirk, the students, and this nation." A spokesperson with Utah Valley University police confirmed to the Guardian that shots were fired on campus.
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Charlie Kirk, the powerful rightwing activist and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), appeared to have been shot on Wednesday while hosting a debate in Utah.
In video posts circulating on social media, Kirk can be seen getting struck while speaking and sitting beneath a tent in the Utah Valley University courtyard. Kirk was there as part of The American Comeback Tour, which is hosted by the TPUSA chapter at Utah Valley. There is also video footage of students on campus running away from the sound of gun shots.
Mike Lee, a Utah senator, posted on X shortly after reports broke that Kirk had been shot to say he is "tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there."
A spokesperson with Utah Valley University police confirmed to the Guardian that shots were fired on campus.
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Asking for a friend....
Hate it when you call them pedos.
SMDH
I don't see anyone hoping he dies, only offering the same thoughts & prayers their side offers when a classroom of children are gunned down.
Let's hope he'll change his tune after this experience.
Pfffftt
Go figure...
I don't agree with him, but he should not be shot for speaking his viewpoint.
I just remember when that happened and people figured he would finally "get it" (when he was "on his deathbed" as it was described, with shattered hip, etc). But he went right back to being an ass and even more so. 
What is your favorite pizza? Double pepperoni or vegitable?
Well, when you spread racism, bigotry, misogynism and homophobia, your karma won't be good.
Fascist Advocator of Guns Guns Guns. 
He got "shot" at one of his brainwashing sessions.
Shot? Oh Well!
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Due to his activities, I can't wish him any recovery.
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No one should ever have to worry about violence while delivering a political speech of any kind. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kirk family.