Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative media personality and founder of Turning Point USA, has died following a targeted shooting at Utah Valley University. The 31-year-old was shot in the neck during an event he was hosting and was rushed to hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The shooting occurred as Kirk spoke to a crowd at the university’s Orem campus, and the incident was captured on video showing the moment gunfire erupted. Authorities responded swiftly, detaining a suspect, though investigations remain ongoing.
Kirk was well-known for mobilizing young conservative voters and was a close ally of former President Donald Trump, who expressed his condolences publicly. The tragic event has sparked widespread mourning and renewed discussions on political violence in the United States.