by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News September 10, 2025
Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk was shot during a speaking at an event on Wednesday at Utah Valley University. Video from the event shows Kirk was shot in the neck and immediately began bleeding profusely.
Kirk died from his injuries.
Multiple sources confirmed his passing to Just the News. Turning Point USA has also reported Kirk has passed.
Despite video of a man being arrested and preliminary reports from the school, there is no suspect in custody, a law enforcement source told reporters.
Police and the FBI have launched a massive manhunt.
A long gun believed to have been used in the assassination was recovered on the campus, with the shooter striking Kirk with a single shot from an elevated position about 200 yard away, law enforcement sources told the NY Post.
President Donald Trump wrote in a post to Truth Social:
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
Deseret News reported, “Bystanders report seeing Kirk shot near his neck during a Q&A with students.” Newsweek also reported the shot being near the neck.
Video posted online shows Kirk speaking at the event at the campus in Orem, Utah when one shot rings out.
FBI Director Kash Patel shared a statement saying the bureau is monitoring the situation:
“We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected. Agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and investigation.”
University spokesperson Scott Trotter also said in a statement that the suspect is not in custody, Deseret News reported.
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