Political commentator and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox described the incident as a “political assassination.” Reuters+4AP News+4CBS News+4

Kirk, 31, was speaking at his “American Comeback Tour” when a single gunshot fired from a nearby campus building struck him in the neck. He was rushed to a hospital but later died of his injuries. Wikipedia+2Fox News+2

Law enforcement said a person of interest was taken into custody, but no motive has yet been confirmed. The FBI has joined the investigation. AP News+1

Former President Donald Trump and leaders from both parties issued statements condemning the shooting, calling for unity and an end to political violence. Flags were ordered lowered in Kirk’s honor.

⭕️ Utah Speaker Mike Schultz confirms Charlie Kirk is dead.

An eyewitness told CBS News that the alleged shooter shouted, “I’d do it again,” after firing a single bullet at Charlie Kirk.https://t.co/xUIeuNWNIy

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