WASHINGTON — A public memorial service for conservative political activist and media personality Charlie Kirk will take place on Sunday in Arizona following his death last week.
President Donald Trump and high-level administration and Republican party officials, along with top conservative political influencers, are expected to attend .
What happened to Charlie Kirk?
Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah as part of his nonprofit political organization Turning Point USA's "American Comeback Tour." It was his first stop since resuming the tour.
At approximately 12:20 p.m. local time, Kirk was speaking to the crowd when a single shot rang out. The 31-year-old was seen reaching for his neck with his right hand as spectator