Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative activist, was killed in a shooting at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.<\/p>\n
Witnesses say Kirk was speaking at a campus event, part of his \u201cAmerican Comeback Tour,\u201d when he was struck in the neck by gunfire. Authorities later confirmed the weapon used was a bolt-action rifle.<\/p>\n
Former President Donald Trump, a close ally of Kirk, confirmed the news on his social media platform, writing: \u201cThe Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead.\u201d Turning Point USA also issued a statement mourning its founder, praising him as a tireless advocate for conservative values.<\/p>\n
The shooting sparked chaos on campus, prompting lockdowns and a large-scale manhunt. Police initially detained two suspects but later released them after determining they were not involved. The search for the gunman is ongoing, and officials have not announced a motive.<\/p>\n
Utah\u2019s governor described the attack as a \u201cpolitical assassination,\u201d while national leaders across the political spectrum offered condolences and condemned the violence.<\/p>\n
Kirk, who rose to prominence as a young conservative voice, leaves behind a legacy of activism that reshaped the Republican grassroots movement over the past decade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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