Charlie Kirk Has Died

narcolepticnerd September 10, 2025 0 comments

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative activist, was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025. He was 31 years old. The shooting has drawn national and bipartisan attention, with widespread condemnation from public figures across the political spectrum. Major news outlets have confirmed the incident. The event was part of Turning Point USA’s “American Comeback Tour.” Minutes before the shooting, Kirk posted on X (Twitter) about the event, showing a crowded quad and the tent where he had been speaking. The campus was placed on lockdown following the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.

Incident Summary

Date: September 10, 2025
Location: Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah
Event: “American Comeback Tour” speech
Details: Kirk was shot in the neck by a sniper while onstage. The shooter remains at large as of the latest updates. Kirk died of a gunshot wound at the scene. The event was attended by students and media, and the shooting was widely reported by outlets including The New York Times, CBS News, CNN, Snopes, NBC News, Fox News, and AP. The shooting prompted a campus lockdown and a large police response. No arrests have been made, and the gunman is still at large.

Reactions

President Donald Trump, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, and many others have issued statements mourning Kirk’s death and condemning political violence. Trump called Kirk “a very, very good friend of mine and a tremendous person.”
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement condemning the violence and expressing sadness.
Both Democrats and Republicans expressed outrage, prayers, and concern on social media upon news of the shooting.
Vice President JD Vance posted on social media: “Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father.”

Investigation Status

Police have not arrested the shooter. An initial suspect was detained but later released. The investigation is ongoing.
The shooting comes amid a spike in political violence in the United States across all parts of the ideological spectrum.

About Charlie Kirk

Founder of Turning Point USA, a major conservative youth organization.
Survived by his wife Erika Frantzve and two children.
Kirk was a close ally of President Donald Trump and a frequent speaker at conservative events. He was known for engaging young people in politics and building a large national following among right-leaning students and voters.

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