Charlie Kirk, 31, founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University (UVU) on September 10, 2025.
The shooting occurred around 12:20 p.m. as Kirk addressed a large crowd. Witnesses reported a single shot from a nearby building. Security rushed Kirk away, and campus police later confirmed a suspect had initially been detained but released.
TPUSA announced Kirk’s death later that afternoon, calling it a devastating loss. The FBI launched a manhunt, with experts suggesting the shooter was skilled and planned the attack carefully.
President Donald Trump condemned the assassination as a “dark moment” in U.S. history, ordered flags at half-staff, and offered condolences to Kirk’s wife, Erika, and family. Vice President JD Vance echoed Trump’s tribute, praising Kirk’s influence on young Americans.
