Charlie Kirk DEAD at 31 - Assassin STILL AT LARGE
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- Sep 10, 2025
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Updated: Dec 31, 2025
Suspect in Charlie Kirk Shooting Remains at Large, Police Clarify Initial Arrest Misstep
Kirk, 31, was in the middle of his “Prove Me Wrong” tour, debating woke ideologies and championing free speech on college campuses, when gunfire erupted around 12:10 PM local time. Kirk had been speaking about mass shootings during a rally at Utah Valley University when the attacker opened fire.
A Utah Valley University spokesperson said the gunman shot Kirk from a building 200 yards away. Screams erupted as the Turning Point USA founder toppled from his chair after the shots rang out.
OREM, Utah — Authorities are intensifying their search for the gunman responsible for the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA was struck in the neck by a single gunshot during a Q&A session at his “American Comeback Tour” event, leading to his death, as confirmed by President Donald Trump and Turning Point USA. The suspect remains at large, with police now admitting that an individual initially detained was not the gunman.
The shooting occurred around 12:20 p.m. in the quad near the food court on UVU’s Orem campus, as Kirk engaged with students under a pop-up tent. Videos circulating on social media captured the moment a single shot rang out, showing Kirk recoiling and blood gushing from his neck as the crowd scattered in panic. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with attendees dropping to the ground and Kirk’s security team rushing him to an SUV. He was transported to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
UVU initially reported that a suspect was in custody, with footage showing an elderly man being escorted away by police. However, university spokesperson Scott Trotter later clarified that the individual was not the shooter, stating, “The suspect is not in custody. Police are still investigating.” The shot is believed to have been fired from the Losee Center, a building approximately 200 yards from the event site, possibly from an elevated position such as a rooftop or open window.
The incident has prompted a massive law enforcement response, with SWAT teams, ATF agents, and officers from multiple agencies, including Utah Highway Patrol, Orem, Provo, and the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, conducting a building-by-building search of the campus. The FBI is also assisting in the investigation, with Director Kash Patel stating, “Agents will be on the scene quickly, and the FBI stands in full support.” UVU has closed its campus, canceled classes, and instructed those on site to secure in place until escorted out by police.
President Trump mourned Kirk’s death on Truth Social, calling him “the Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk” and ordering all American flags lowered to half-staff until Sunday evening. Political figures across the spectrum condemned the attack, with House Speaker Mike Johnson calling it “detestable” and former President Barack Obama stating, “This kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy.” Vice President JD Vance and Utah Governor Spencer Cox also expressed condolences, with Cox vowing that those responsible “will be held fully accountable.”
The motive for the shooting remains unknown, though it occurs amid heightened political tensions, with Reuters noting over 300 politically motivated violent acts in the U.S. since January 2021. Kirk, a prominent Trump ally known for mobilizing young conservative voters, was a polarizing figure whose campus events often drew both supporters and critics. An online petition to bar his UVU appearance had garnered nearly 1,000 signatures, though the university defended his visit, citing free speech.
As the manhunt continues, authorities urge anyone with information to contact UVU police. The campus remains on lockdown, and the community grieves the loss of Kirk, survived by his wife, Erika, and their two young children.
This doesn't seem real.
Sources: Associated Press, The New York Times, Deseret News, CNN, Reuters
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