A tragic scene unfolded on Tuesday, September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University (UVU) when Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a live event.
According to police, the shooting happened just minutes into a Q&A session under a tent in the campus courtyard. Witnesses said a gunshot rang out suddenly, striking Kirk in the neck. He collapsed as security and attendees rushed to help before emergency responders arrived.
Kirk was taken to a nearby hospital but was later pronounced dead from his injuries.
Authorities confirmed that the shooter remains at large, and federal agencies including the FBI and ATF are assisting in the ongoing investigation.
UVU’s spokesperson, Scott Trotter, confirmed the incident saying: “On September 10, 2025, at 12:20 a single shot rang out in the quad near the food court on the Utah Valley University Orem Campus as Mr. Charlie Kirk began speaking at his planned rally. We can confirm that Mr. Kirk was shot, but we don’t know his condition. The suspect is not in custody. Police are still investigating Campus is closed for the rest of the day.”
