Conservative activist Charlie Kirk (age 31) has died after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University. The incident happened just after noon when a gunman fired from a nearby building, striking Kirk in the neck as he addressed students.
Below is the extremely graphic video (watch at your own risk):
Panic spread through the crowd as security rushed him from the stage, and authorities later confirmed a suspect was taken into custody. Kirk was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The shooting has triggered a wave of reactions across the country, with leaders from both political parties condemning the violence and calling for unity.
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that Charlie Kirk has died. You can read Trump’s statement below:
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. 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, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
The news even drew attention from the wrestling world. You can read statements below:
Ken Shamrock: Charlie Kirk has just been shot on a college campus. HATE IS ON FULL DISPLAY TODAY.
Paul Roma: I hope and pray for Charlie Kirk that he is ok.
Kizarny: I am not a religious man but to try and kill a person like this, who spends his time intelligently debating key issues, is cowardly and disgusting. I personally try to spend more time being a bad man doing good things than a good man doing bad things. If you laugh at this then you need to take a deep look at yourself… This is evil should be a common sense non partizan stance. The party of joy and inclusivity my a$$.
Conrad Thompson: Man, this is just awful. We gotta be better, together, somehow. I don’t know how, but I know this ain’t it.
Eva Marie: So sad RIP @charliekirk11
Kale Dixon: Praying for Charlie Kirk right now. This world needs the love of God more than ever right now
Declan James McMahon (son of Shane McMahon): Pray for Charlie Kirk
