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📍 Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The incident occurred during a public event hosted by the university as part of Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour.”
According to law enforcement and university officials, a single shot was fired from a nearby building, striking Kirk in the neck while he addressed attendees. Video footage from the scene shows Kirk recoiling and bleeding before collapsing, prompting panic among the crowd. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
🚨 A suspect was initially taken into custody, though authorities later confirmed that the individual was not responsible for the shooting. The actual perpetrator remains at large, and federal agencies including the FBI and Department of Justice are actively investigating the incident.
Kirk, 31, was a prominent figure in conservative politics and a close ally of President Donald Trump. His organization, Turning Point USA, played a key role in mobilizing young voters and promoting conservative values on college campuses nationwide.
🕊️ Tributes and condemnations of the shooting poured in from across the political spectrum. President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and numerous lawmakers expressed condolences, while Utah Governor Spencer Cox vowed full accountability for those responsible.
The university has suspended classes and closed its campus as investigations continue. The shooting marks a grim escalation in politically motivated violence in the United States.
Charlie Kirk Picture by Gage Skidmore
