Charlie Kirk's family was with him during the tragic event when he was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. His wife, Erika Kirk, and their two young children—a son who turned 1 in May and a daughter who turned 3 in August—were present or nearby at the time of the shooting. President Donald Trump and others have expressed condolences to his wife and family, describing Erika as "absolutely devastated." No detailed public comments have come from the family since the incident, but they are reported to be deeply affected by the loss and are involved in the justice process regarding the shooting.