1. Shooting and Death
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025. The shooting happened while he was speaking at a “Prove Me Wrong” table as part of his “American Comeback Tour.”
2. Location & Circumstances
• The attack was apparently targeted.
• The shot was fired from a nearby building approximately 200 yards (~180 meters) away.
• It was a single shot.
3. Aftermath
• The shooter’s identity is not confirmed. Authorities are conducting a manhunt. Earlier individuals taken into custody were released after being found not connected to the shooting.
• The university campus has been closed for a period following the incident. Classes/events canceled or postponed.
4. Reactions and Statements
• Utah Governor Spencer Cox called it a “political assassination.”
• President Donald Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in Kirk’s honor and released a proclamation.
• Other political figures from both sides condemned the act of violence.
5. Charlie Kirk’s Influence
Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization, and was known for engaging with young conservatives on college campuses.
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