Summary
Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative activist and supporter of former President Donald Trump, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University during a speaking event. The shooting happened while Kirk was answering questions from the audience, and a bullet struck him in the neck. Kirk was 31 years old.
Key Facts
- Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative group.
- Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his “American Comeback Tour.”
- He was shot in the neck while seated at his "Prove Me Wrong" debating table during the event.
- The shooting occurred approximately 20 minutes after he began speaking.
- No one else was injured in the shooting, which took place in the university courtyard.
- Kirk's wife and children were present during the incident.
- The shot that killed Kirk came from the roof or an open window of a nearby campus building.
- Kirk was known for his support of former President Trump and for his media presence.
