OREM, Utah (ABC4) — Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA and conservative influencer, was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University.

As students scrambled, federal and state authorities worked to find the perpetrator, leading to confusion immediately following the tragedy. Below is a timeline of events leading up to and following the deadly shooting on Sept. 10.

Aug. 27, 2025: Charlie Kirk announces that he will be visiting two universities in Utah as part of his American Comeback Tour. UVU on Sept. 10 and Utah State University on Sept. 30.

Sept. 1, 2025: Students are protesting and signing petitions about Kirk's planned appearances at UVU and USU.

Sept. 10, 2025, 12 p.m.: Charlie Kirk's American Comeback Tour begins at the UVU Courtyard. He is hosting a "Prove Me

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