Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator, activist, thought influencer, and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was a major figure in the conservative shift in American politics over the last decade. A frequent live speaker and guest on political podcasts, Kirk appeared in front of thousands at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025. During a Q&A portion with the assembled audience, Kirk was answering a question about mass shootings in the U.S. when someone in the area opened fire. He appeared to have been shot in the neck and was rushed away to receive emergency medical attention. Hours later, Kirk was pronounced dead at the age of 31.

Kirk was a popular if controversial media personality, and upon his death, celebrities from the worlds of politics, entertai

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