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Washington.- The political activist Charlie Kirk, one of the most influential figures in conservatism in the United States and a close ally of President Donald Trump, died this Wednesday after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University.
The news was confirmed by Trump himself on his platform Truth Social: “The great, and even legendary, Charlie Kirk has died. No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States better than Charlie.”
The leader added: “I love you, brother. You have given so many people the courage to raise their voices, and they will never silence us.”
According to initial reports, the shot that ended the life of 31-year-old Kirk came from a building on the campus about 200 meters away from the location where the activist was addressing the public at an event in Utah around 1:00 p.m.
Videos circulating on social media showed that he had received a blow to the neck.
The FBI director, Kash Patel, assured that the agency is monitoring the case and that agents have been dispatched to the scene to assist with the investigation.
The governor of Utah, Spencer Cox, condemned the attack: “Those involved will be held fully accountable. Violence has no place in our public life. Americans of all political beliefs must come together to condemn this act.”
Authorities reported that the suspected perpetrator has already been arrested, although details about their identity and the motive for the attack have not been specified.
Kirk was the executive director and co-founder of Turning Point USA, an organization founded in 2012 that promotes conservatism on college and high school campuses. Throughout his career, he amassed millions of followers on social media and became a prominent spokesperson for the American right.
A staunch defender of the Second Amendment, he had stated on multiple occasions that “it is worth paying the price of some firearm-related deaths each year to preserve the right to bear arms” and that “deaths by firearms are the price of freedom.”
His murder has sparked ironic comments on social media, where some point out that Kirk ended up becoming part of the statistics he justified in his speeches.
"Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk, alongside the approximately 4,500 to 5,100 children and adolescents who have died due to gun violence, with around 2,581 such deaths recorded in 2023 and 1,986 more from April 2023 to September 9, 2025. We pray for ALL the families and friends affected," are some of the comments on social media from Americans who reject the sale of firearms in the country.
A few hours before the shooting, Kirk had posted on his X profile: “The University of Utah is ON FIRE and READY for the first stop back.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Death of Charlie Kirk and Its Implications
Who was Charlie Kirk?
Charlie Kirk was an American political activist and an influential figure in conservatism, known for being a close ally of former President Donald Trump. He was the executive director and co-founder of Turning Point USA, an organization that promotes conservative policies on college and high school campuses.
How and where did the murder of Charlie Kirk occur?
Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University, when a bullet struck him in the neck while he was addressing the audience. The shot came from a campus building about 200 meters away.
What was Donald Trump's reaction to Charlie Kirk's death?
Donald Trump expressed his sorrow on his platform Truth Social, describing Kirk as a "great" and "legendary" ally. He emphasized that Kirk had the heart of American youth and promised that they would never be silenced, thanking him for his bravery in inspiring others to speak out.
What is known about the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk?
The suspect is an older man who has already been arrested, although authorities have not revealed his identity or the motive behind the attack. The FBI is collaborating in the investigation to clarify the events.
How has public opinion reacted to Kirk's murder, considering his stance on guns?
The public opinion has shown mixed reactions to the death of Charlie Kirk, pointing out the irony of his defense of the Second Amendment. Kirk had stated that deaths by firearms were the price of freedom, and now some view him as part of the statistics he justified in his speeches.
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