Charlie Kirk, the prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was tragically shot and killed on September 10, 2025, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He was 31 years old. The shooting occurred while he was addressing an outdoor audience. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, 22, was identified and taken into custody within about 33 hours of the incident. The FBI led the investigation, and authorities described the attack as targeted. The incident caused widespread shock and political reactions across the United States.