Charlie Kirk speaks before he is shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Credit: Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP/AAP Image
Charlie Kirk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot and killed during a public event at Utah Valley University. Kirk, who co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 to promote conservative views among young people, became a prominent spokesman for the hard-right youth movement. In this podcast, we report on the incident and provide the latest updates. Police believe the shooter fired from a rooftop, with approximately 3,000 people present at the event.
Charlie Kirk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot and killed during a public event at Utah Valley University. Kirk, who co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 to promote conservative views among young people, became a prominent spokesman for the hard-right youth movement. In this podcast, we report on the incident and provide the latest updates. Police believe the shooter fired from a rooftop, with approximately 3,000 people present at the event.
