Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot at Utah Valley University Event..
OREM, Utah — On September 10, 2025, conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck during a speaking event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah. The incident occurred around 12:10 p.m. local time during Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour” Q&A session with students. A male suspect was swiftly taken into custody, according to a university alert, and the campus was placed on lockdown as police investigated.
Videos circulating on social media captured the chaotic moment when a single gunshot rang out, showing Kirk recoiling in his seat as blood poured from his neck. The crowd panicked, and Kirk was quickly removed from the scene by his security team. Fox News reported that Kirk was hospitalized, though his condition remains unknown. The FBI, led by Director Kash Patel, is monitoring the situation, with agents deployed to the scene.
Public figures across the political spectrum condemned the violence. Vice President JD Vance called Kirk “a genuinely good guy and a young father,” urging prayers, while Utah Senator Mike Lee and Governor Spencer Cox also expressed support. Even Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom denounced the attack as “disgusting, vile, and reprehensible.” The shooting comes amid heightened political violence in the U.S., including recent high-profile incidents.
Kirk, 31, is a prominent right-wing activist known for co-founding Turning Point USA in 2012. His organization promotes conservative values on college campuses. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and authorities are investigating. UVU officials urged students to shelter in place as the situation unfolded. This is a developing story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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