OREM, UT (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 9/10/2025 4:47 PM: Charlie Kirk has died due to his injuries, according to a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump:
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. 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 Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
A suspect is not in custody, according to multiple reports.
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Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to witnesses.
Bystanders reported seeing Kirk struck near his neck while he was taking questions from students.
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University officials confirmed that a suspect is in custody and the campus is under lockdown.
“A single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker. Police are investigating now, suspect in custody,” an alert from UVU said.
Police continue to investigate the incident.
President Donald Trump has issued a statement following the shooting on his Truth Social platform.
“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!”
