Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah College Event
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Key Facts:
- Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot during an event at Utah Valley University
- Former President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death on Truth Social
- Video shows Kirk struck in the neck as a single gunshot rang out during a Q&A session
- Law enforcement says one person was taken into custody but is not considered a suspect
- Leaders across the political spectrum condemn the attack as “horrifying” and reject political violence
Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has been fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University, officials confirmed Wednesday. The 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA was answering a question under a campus tent when a single gunshot rang out, striking him in the neck. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as students screamed and fled the courtyard.
President Donald Trump confirmed the activist’s death on Truth Social, urging Americans to pray for his family. While police quickly detained one person on campus, investigators later clarified that the individual is not believed to be the shooter, and the suspect remains at large.
Condemnation poured in from across the political spectrum, with leaders from President Joe Biden to former Speaker Nancy Pelosi denouncing the shooting. Survivors of past political violence, including Gabrielle Giffords and Paul Pelosi, also voiced solidarity. The attack has already intensified debates over security at political events and the rise in politically motivated violence nationwide.
