Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. During a live "Prove Me Wrong" debate with an audience of about 3,000 people, a single shot was fired from a rooftop overlooking the outdoor venue, hitting him in the neck in what appeared to be a deliberate assassination. After the shooting, Kirk slumped in his chair and was rushed to medical help but did not survive. Kirk was known as a close ally of former President Donald Trump and a leading voice in conservative activism, especially among youth. The incident triggered a large manhunt for the suspect, described as a college-aged individual, with the FBI offering a reward for information. As of September 12, 2025, President Trump indicated with high certainty that the suspect is in custody. The shooting shocked the political landscape, eliciting widespread condemnation and mourning across political divides.
