Orem, Utah — Sept. 10, 2025 — Charlie Kirk, 31, the founder of Turning Point USA, has died after being shot while speaking at Utah Valley University, according to multiple outlets including the Associated Press and Reuters.
Witness video captured the moment a single shot rang out as Kirk addressed an outdoor crowd; he was struck in the neck and rushed to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
What we know
- Location & timing: The shooting occurred during a UVU event in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10.
- Investigation: Federal authorities, including the FBI and ATF, are assisting. Early reports suggested a person was detained, but officials later said no one was in custody as the investigation continued.
- Campus response: UVU issued emergency alerts and locked down parts of campus during the incident.
Reactions
Tributes and condemnations of the violence poured in from across the political spectrum. President Donald Trump publicly announced and mourned Kirk’s death, while other national figures expressed shock and offered condolences.
About Charlie Kirk
Kirk rose to prominence as a conservative organizer and commentator, building TPUSA into a major force on college campuses and hosting a widely followed podcast. He is survived by his wife, Erika Frantzve, and their two children.
