Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk has died at age 31 after being shot at a speaking event at Utah Valley University, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” the president wrote on Truth Social. “No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL.”
“It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Charles James Kirk has been murdered by a gun shot that took place during Turning Point USA’s ‘The American Comeback Tour’ campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10th, 2025,” a statement from Turning Point USA provided to the Daily Caller said. “May he be received into the merciful arms of our loving Savior who suffered and died for Charlie. We ask that everyone keep his family and loved ones in your prayers. We ask that you please respect their privacy and dignity in this time.”
A gunshot rang out while Kirk was talking to students for an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. A spokesperson with the university told the Caller that Kirk was shot from a building about 200 yards away. Security was seen on video carrying Kirk’s body away from the scene.
Kirk was rushed to the hospital after being shot and was in critical condition before he eventually passed away, Turning Point USA said in official statements and sources close to Kirk’s team told the Caller. (Read more: The Daily Caller, 9/10/2025) (Archive)
Update 9/11/2025
🚨BREAKING: TPUSA just released this beautiful 3 minute and 22 second long video honoring Charlie Kirk.
“A Life of Faith, A Legacy That Endures: Remembering Charlie Kirk.”
Pray, pray, PRAY for his family.
pic.twitter.com/nHDSb2WVmC— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) September 12, 2025