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Charlie Kirk Dies After Being Shot During Utah Campus Event

Investigators say the round was fired from a nearby UVU building, with federal agents assisting.

Overview

  • Charlie Kirk, 31, was struck in the neck about 20 minutes into a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, with videos showing the chaos as attendees fled.
  • University spokesperson Ellen Treanor said the shot originated from the Losee Center, an on-campus building roughly 200 meters from the stage.
  • Kirk’s spokesperson Andrew Kolvet confirmed he died from his injuries later in the day, and President Trump posted a public condolence message.
  • UVU secured parts of the campus as local police worked alongside the FBI and the Department of Justice, who said they were monitoring the case and had sent agents.
  • Early reports conflicted over whether a suspect was detained; officials later said no one was in custody as the investigation continued.