Utah (Al Jazeera) – September 11, 2025: Prominent conservative activist and Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk was shot dead during a live event at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the United States. He was 31 years old.
Video footage circulating online shows Kirk addressing a large outdoor audience when a single gunshot rang out. The activist clutched his neck before collapsing from his chair, sparking chaos as attendees fled the scene. His wife and children were reportedly present.
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The Incident
Kirk had been speaking for nearly 20 minutes as part of his “American Comeback Tour”, which included multiple campus stops across the country. Witnesses said he was in the middle of a heated exchange with a student on the issue of mass shootings when the gunfire erupted.
Authorities confirmed that the shot came from the direction of UVU’s Losee Center building, located about 100–200 yards from the event courtyard. Over 3,000 people were in attendance, and six police officers were stationed at the venue. Kirk’s private security was also present.
The Suspect
Confusion surrounded the suspect’s identity. Utah police initially detained a “person of interest” but later released him after finding no connection to the shooting. Officials described the shooter as wearing all-black clothing. No other injuries were reported.
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox condemned the killing, calling it a “political assassination”. He added, “This is a dark day for our state and a tragic day for our nation.”
Who Was Charlie Kirk?
Kirk rose to fame as a staunch ally of Donald Trump and the cofounder of Turning Point USA, a conservative youth movement he launched at just 18. Over the years, he became a leading voice of the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement, gaining 5.5 million followers on X and hosting The Charlie Kirk Show, a podcast with half a million monthly listeners.
A controversial figure, Kirk often engaged in cultural debates on race, gender, and immigration, making him both widely admired and fiercely opposed. He remained close to the Trump family, particularly Donald Trump Jr., and frequently appeared on Fox News.
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Reaction Across the Globe
US President Donald Trump mourned Kirk’s death, ordering flags at half-staff and describing him as a “patriot who inspired millions”. He blamed the “radical left” for inciting political violence in America.
Global leaders including Benjamin Netanyahu, Ron DeSantis, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Keir Starmer condemned the assassination, with many calling it an attack on democracy.
The university has shut down its campus until September 14 as investigations continue.
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