Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, and has been pronounced dead. The shooting was described as a targeted political assassination. A manhunt for the shooter, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was conducted and Robinson was taken into custody shortly after the incident. Kirk was 31 years old at the time of his death and was known as a close ally of former President Donald Trump. The shooting occurred during a speaking event where Kirk was addressing an audience of about 3,000 people. After being shot in the neck, he was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities are continuing the investigation into the incident. This tragic event has been widely reported and elicited reactions across the political spectrum, with many condemning the act of violence. President Trump called Kirk "The Great, and even Legendary" and ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in his honor.
