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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot During Campus Event in Utah
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025, during a stop on his “American Comeback” tour. The incident occurred while Kirk was speaking under a tent in the university courtyard AP NewsThe Guardian.
Video from the scene captures a loud gunshot, after which Kirk appears to clutch his neck or head and falls, prompting panic among attendees AP NewsPeople.comThe Guardian. Campus officials confirmed the shot was fired from a nearby building and that a suspect is in custody ReutersThe GuardianThe Wall Street Journal.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced that federal agents would be deployed promptly to assist with the investigation and offered support for those affected ReutersThe Guardian. Former President Donald Trump also issued a statement, urging prayers and calling Kirk “a great guy.” Other high-profile Republicans, including Utah’s Senators, Governor Spencer Cox, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, voiced their condemnation of the attack and concern for Kirk’s well-being The Guardian.
Media sources, including the Associated Press, have confirmed the authenticity of footage and the location, with coverage highlighting the growing trend of politically motivated violence in the U.S. AP NewsThe Wall Street Journal+1.
