10.09.2025 22:21
Political activist Charlie Kirk, an ally of President Trump, was shot in the neck during a university event held in Orem, Utah. Footage recorded on a cell phone shows Kirk collapsing to the ground after being hit in the neck while he was speaking, and attendees at the event can be seen experiencing great panic.
An alarming incident occurred at an event held at Utah Valley University in the United States. Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while participating as a speaker at the event. During his speech, he was struck in the neck by a bullet from a distance and fell to the ground. There has been no official statement regarding Kirk's health condition yet.
GREAT PANIC ENSUED
In footage recorded on a mobile phone, activist Charlie Kirk can be seen continuing his speech while sitting in his chair when he suddenly falls to the ground with the sound of gunfire. Following the armed attack on Kirk, hundreds of attendees at the event panicked and attempted to flee the scene.
WHO IS CHARLIE KIRK?
Charlie Kirk, whose full name is Charles James Kirk (b. October 14, 1993), is an American right-wing political activist, media personality, and author. He co-founded the student-centered conservative movement Turning Point USA (TPUSA) with Bill Montgomery in 2012 and currently serves as the organization's executive director and CEO. He is also the CEO of Turning Point Action, Turning Point Academy, and Turning Point Faith; the president of the Turning Point Endowment; and a member of the Council for National Policy.
Kirk is also a highly influential figure in the media; he frequently appears on CNBC, Fox News, and other media outlets, and his daily radio and podcast show titled "The Charlie Kirk Show" is among the most listened to news programs on Apple Podcasts.