Charlie Kirk is deceased. He was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, during a public speaking event at Utah Valley University. The shooting is considered a targeted attack, and the suspect, Tyler Robinson, was apprehended shortly after. Kirk was a prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA. A memorial service is scheduled for September 21, 2025, in Arizona, where Kirk lived with his family. His widow, Erika Kirk, has vowed to continue his legacy and mission. The incident has deeply affected students who witnessed it and has sparked significant reactions across political and social spheres in the U.S.