Who could have imagined a political rally turning into a scene of chaos?
On Wednesday at Utah Valley University, conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk — co-founder of Turning Point USA and one of Donald Trump’s most visible allies — was shot.
Charlie Kirk is the co-founder of Turning Point USA and one of Donald Trump’s most visible allies. He was shot in the neck.
He was speaking to a packed outdoor crowd.
Witnesses say one sharp crack echoed across the campus.
Moments later, Kirk clutched his neck and fell, blood streaming as panicked attendees scattered.
Who’s The Suspect?
Police say the shot came from a nearby building and that a suspect is now in custody.
Federal agents from the FBI and ATF rushed to the scene, while Utah officials scrambled to secure the campus.
“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk,” Trump posted on X, calling him “a great guy from top to bottom.”
At just 31, Kirk has become a central figure in youth-driven conservative politics.
Turning Point’s campus rallies have helped drive Republican turnout — and Trump himself credits Kirk’s “grassroots armies” for boosting his reelection bid.
Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump, was shot on September 10, 2025, at a US university in Utah.
With 5.2 million X followers and a daily podcast, Kirk wields enormous influence among young voters.
Now supporters and critics alike are left stunned. One moment he’s a headline-maker.
The next, he’s fighting for his life. How did America get here?
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US Influencer Charlie Kirk Shot At University Event
Who could have imagined a political rally turning into a scene of chaos?
On Wednesday at Utah Valley University, conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk — co-founder of Turning Point USA and one of Donald Trump’s most visible allies — was shot.
Charlie Kirk is the co-founder of Turning Point USA and one of Donald Trump’s most visible allies. He was shot in the neck.
He was speaking to a packed outdoor crowd.
Witnesses say one sharp crack echoed across the campus.
Moments later, Kirk clutched his neck and fell, blood streaming as panicked attendees scattered.
Who’s The Suspect?
Police say the shot came from a nearby building and that a suspect is now in custody.
Federal agents from the FBI and ATF rushed to the scene, while Utah officials scrambled to secure the campus.
“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk,” Trump posted on X, calling him “a great guy from top to bottom.”
At just 31, Kirk has become a central figure in youth-driven conservative politics.
Turning Point’s campus rallies have helped drive Republican turnout — and Trump himself credits Kirk’s “grassroots armies” for boosting his reelection bid.
With 5.2 million X followers and a daily podcast, Kirk wields enormous influence among young voters.
Now supporters and critics alike are left stunned. One moment he’s a headline-maker.
The next, he’s fighting for his life. How did America get here?
Give us 1 week in your inbox & we will make you smarter.
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