Overview

• He was shot in the neck on Sept. 10 while speaking under a tent at Utah Valley University, and graphic videos of the single shot circulated widely online.
• Police said the fatal round was fired from a roof during his address; two people were detained for questioning and later released, with no suspect publicly identified.
• President Donald Trump announced Kirk’s death on Truth Social and ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff through Sunday, as Republican leaders issued public tributes.
• Kirk, 31, co-founded Turning Point USA at 18 and built it into a youth-focused conservative powerhouse, reporting $81.7 million in 2023 revenue and a presence on more than 3,500 campuses, with a combined $92 million including its political arm.
• Recent reports highlighted his estimated $12 million net worth and rising compensation, including speaking fees often listed at $50,000 to $100,000 and multiple high-value properties.