Conservative Charlie Kirk was shot during a performance: is he alive or dead? Get updates on his condition
11 september 2025 в 00:37
Charlie Kirk, an ally of Donald Trump and a conservative activist, was shot during a speech at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10. Videos of the incident quickly went viral on social media, and it was clear that Kirk had been injured during the shooting. While rumors spread online, many wanted to know the answer to one question: is Kirk alive or dead? Stay updated on his condition as politicians from all sides express their prayers for Kirk.
Kirk was a conservative political commentator and activist who supported the president during his 2024 campaign. His contributions were recognized by Trump himself for helping mobilize the youth vote in favor of the Republican Party.
The 31-year-old Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA, a non-profit organization that defends conservatives on college campuses, and hosts his radio show «The Charlie Kirk Show» on «The Answer» channel of Salem Media company.
Kirk was also a member of the Board of Visitors of the United States Military Academy, which «deals with issues of morals, discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, financial affairs, academic methods, and other matters concerning the academy that the Board may consider for review».
Kirk was injured after shots were fired at Utah Valley University on the day of September 10. As seen in the online video, Kirk was hit and slumped in his chair before blood began to flow from his neck.
Trump announced that Kirk was dead in a post on Truth Social, which read: «The Great and even Legendary Charlie Kirk has passed away. No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now he is no longer with us. Melania and my condolences go to his beautiful wife Erika and family. Charlie, we love you!»
The identity of the shooter at the time of publication has not been disclosed to the public. University representatives initially stated that the suspect had been detained, but later the school reported that no one was in custody, according to CNN.
«[Kirk] was injured and taken from the scene by his security», - Utah Valley University noted in a statement. «Campus police are conducting an investigation, the suspect is in custody».
The shots were fired from a building on a neighboring campus approximately 200 yards from where Kirk was speaking, according to CNN
Kirk was a conservative political commentator and activist who supported the president during his 2024 campaign. His contributions were recognized by Trump himself for helping mobilize the youth vote in favor of the Republican Party.
The 31-year-old Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA, a non-profit organization that defends conservatives on college campuses, and hosts his radio show «The Charlie Kirk Show» on «The Answer» channel of Salem Media company.
Kirk was also a member of the Board of Visitors of the United States Military Academy, which «deals with issues of morals, discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, financial affairs, academic methods, and other matters concerning the academy that the Board may consider for review».
Kirk was injured after shots were fired at Utah Valley University on the day of September 10. As seen in the online video, Kirk was hit and slumped in his chair before blood began to flow from his neck.
Trump announced that Kirk was dead in a post on Truth Social, which read: «The Great and even Legendary Charlie Kirk has passed away. No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now he is no longer with us. Melania and my condolences go to his beautiful wife Erika and family. Charlie, we love you!»
The identity of the shooter at the time of publication has not been disclosed to the public. University representatives initially stated that the suspect had been detained, but later the school reported that no one was in custody, according to CNN.
«[Kirk] was injured and taken from the scene by his security», - Utah Valley University noted in a statement. «Campus police are conducting an investigation, the suspect is in custody».
The shots were fired from a building on a neighboring campus approximately 200 yards from where Kirk was speaking, according to CNN
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