Sept. 10, 2025 — Utah Valley University — Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck by an unidentified gunman, authorities said.
Within hours, President Donald Trump announced Kirk’s death on Truth Social at 4:41 p.m. Trump also offered condolences to Kirk’s family.
“The great, and even legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” Trump wrote.
Kirk had been under a tent at Utah Valley University debating people on multiple topics when a gunshot rang out. He fell from his chair as blood poured from his neck.
Sophie Anderson told the Daily Mail, “He was just a fountain of blood.”
Videos from attendees at the first stop of Kirk’s 14-city fall “American Comeback Tour” circulated on social media. The footage appeared to show a targeted attack, with a single shot fired. No audience members were hit.
“We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University,” FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X.
Kirk, born Oct. 14, 1993, was a political activist, social media influencer, and father of two. He was known for his right-wing stances and his ability to debate. He co-founded Turning Point USA and served as its executive director. Kirk frequently traveled to college campuses to debate, with many of his appearances going viral on TikTok and Instagram.
As of press time, the university announced that a suspect was in custody. But sources say gunman still at large.
