This is an update to the story below. Charlie Kirk, 31, has died. The killer is not in custody. The assassin reportedly shot Charlie from a building, perhaps as much as 200 yards away. Mr. Kirk was under an open tent.
FBI Director Kash Patel reported that they have a suspect in custody, who later turned out to not be the shooter.
The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency https://t.co/YXsG6YpFR5
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 10, 2025
Charlie Kirk was speaking to a crowd from under a tent in a courtyard next to the university’s Sorensen Student Center. The school is in Orem, Utah, roughly 35 miles south of downtown Salt Lake City.
President Trump made the announcement on TruthSocial.
Most troubling are the media stories blaming Charlie for his own death, insulting him, and then claiming this political violence was gun violence.
It was likely someone who couldn’t attack his arguments so he attacked Charlie.
The Original Story
Pray for Charlie Kirk. He was just shot in Utah. He was shot at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah. Reports say he was shot in the neck. New York City radio host Dominick Carter said he saw blood coming from his neck. We don’t know how close he was to Mr. Kirk. Another witness said he was shot in the heart, but it was the neck. This graphic video of blood rushing out is on this link.
Mr. Kirk was launching his “American Comeback Tour” Wednesday at the university with his trademark “prove me wrong” table. He currently leads one of the nation’s most prominent conservative youth movements. Videos and photos of Kirk getting shot are online.
Mr. Kirk was getting a lot of hate mail for his plan to attend the event. He said it was worse than Berkeley.
Pray for Charlie Kirk!
— The Austin Conservative (@AustinConserve) September 10, 2025
The suspected shooter was dragged off. However, he is not shooter according to the latest reports.
Charlie Kirk is reportedly in critical condition at the hospital after he was shot in the neck at Utah Valley University.
The suspected shooter has been detained.
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— AF Post (@AFpost) September 10, 2025
President Trump reacted on TruthSocial: We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!”
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BREAKING: CHARLIE KIRK HAS JUST BEEN SHOT AT AN EVENT AT UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
CONDITION UNKNOWN
PRAY FOR CHARLIE pic.twitter.com/SuYMc3ohKh
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 10, 2025
Before the event, he spoke with Sen. Mike Lee about getting attacks from Utah of all places.
Correction: When we first published the story, we had gotten an erroneous report that the shooting was in Arizona.Â
I am not a betting man but if I was I would lay odds the coward who assassinated Charlie Kirk is an ANTIFA terrorist.
Democrats have been against American ideals since well before the Civil War. When their power is threatened, they still do today what they did back in the 1861. The Dems become violent. Klan, lynchings, riots, and assassinations, are all on the table. The latest political setbacks have made them even more desperate, and so a brilliant young Christian Conservative with… Read more »
Let’s hope the real killer is caught, not some patsy, and that we get the full story.
Law enforcement in the USA does not inspire confidence.
Those MSM journalists are so evil that it makes one almost wish that someone would off them, I said almost.
I haven’t felt like this since I was 11 years old sitting in class hearing about JFK .
So sad . .
I was eight. Walking home from school when I learned. How awful. Same feeling.
The Demonic Beings running America could not have so many of our young adults following Charlie Kirk, who promoted Christian Values, was for ending abortion and living for the Lord Jesus Christ. I know that this is going to BLOW BACK HARD IN THE FACES OF THOSE EVIL MINIONS, as The Most High God will use this Evil for Good.… Read more »
latest update He has died .