how did charlie kirk die

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, died after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. He was struck by a single shot in the neck while speaking to an audience of about 3,000 people. The shooting took place at an outdoor "Prove Me Wrong" debate event. Kirk was rushed to the hospital but later died from his injuries. The gunman reportedly fired the shot from the roof of a nearby building about 130 meters away. A manhunt for the suspect was launched, with the FBI tracking the gunman's movements and releasing images of a person of interest. The incident has been described as a political assassination and has caused shock and outrage across the political spectrum.