This article is to document the assassination of Charlie Kirk. It will be updated.
Data details:
- Date and Time: September 10, 2025, shortly after noon local time.
- Location: Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, in the Sorensen Center courtyard.
- Victim: Charlie Kirk, 31-year-old conservative activist, co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, husband to Erika Kirk, father of two young children.
- Event Details: Kirk was speaking at an outdoor campus event titled “The American Comeback” or “Prove Me Wrong,” hosted by the university’s Turning Point USA student group; approximately 3,000 attendees present; he was addressing a question about mass shootings involving transgender individuals when shot.
- Shooting Description: Single gunshot fired; Kirk struck in the neck; blood visible gushing from wound; he recoiled and was holding a handheld microphone under a white tent.
- Shooter Position: Fired from a rooftop, distance of 100-200 yards.
- Immediate Aftermath: Kirk taken from the scene by security to a hospital; crowd panicked and fled; videos show chaos and spectators gasping/screaming.
- Outcome: Kirk died from the gunshot wound; death confirmed by Turning Point USA and President Donald Trump via Truth Social.
- Suspect Status: Person of interest in custody; FBI Director Kash Patel stated the subject responsible for the shooting is in custody; investigation ongoing to confirm as shooter.
- Official Statements:
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox: Described as “a political assassination”; emphasized Kirk’s role as husband and father; called it a dark day for Utah and the nation.
- President Donald Trump: Posted on Truth Social confirming death, called Kirk “Great, and even Legendary,” praised his work with youth; ordered U.S. flags lowered to half-staff.
- Utah Valley University: Expressed shock and sadness; stated campus is for open debate; no place for infringing on rights; President Astrid Tuminez offered condolences.
- FBI Director Kash Patel: Confirmed subject in custody via social media.
- Motive: No motive disclosed; described by officials as political assassination amid rising political violence.
- Related Context: Part of increased U.S. political violence, including two 2024 assassination attempts on Trump, June 2025 assassination of Minnesota state lawmaker and husband, April 2025 arson at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s home, December 2024 shooting of United Healthcare head.
- Bipartisan Reactions: Condemnations from Republicans (e.g., JD Vance, Lauren Boebert) and Democrats (e.g., Gabrielle Giffords, California Governor, former Presidents Obama and Biden); UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed sympathies.
- Additional Notes: Videos of the shooting circulated on social media (authenticity unconfirmed by some outlets); Kirk had sparked controversy with recent Utah college visits; Turning Point USA confirmed murder by gunshot.
Media:
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Suspect being taken into custody who was later released.
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MSM
jewish connection
“The DOJ should release ALL the Epstein files.”
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Blame Game
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Celebrating his death
Stage being set
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RIP
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Two men standing behind Charlie Kirk look like they gave hand signals right before the shot went off.
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