OREM, UT — Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to Donald Trump.
A suspect is in custody, according to the university.
A single shot was fired on campus toward Kirk, a visiting speaker, shortly after noon, the school said.
Immediately following the news, state and national leaders issued statements on social media.
"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… pic.twitter.com/aM8Pz3TKml
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 10, 2025
Read more of them below:
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. pic.twitter.com/lYLEjv40bN
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 10, 2025
We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 10, 2025
Prayers for Charlie Kirk.
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) September 10, 2025
An incredible Christian, American, and human being. May the healing hand of Jesus Christ be upon him.
Political violence has no place in this country. We must condemn this horrifying attack.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) September 10, 2025
My thoughts are with Charlie Kirk and his family.
I'm horrified to hear that Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) September 10, 2025
Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.
Mark and I are praying for Charlie's…
Congressman Abe Hamadeh released the following statement:
Charlie Kirk was a force to be reckoned with. He was a Happy Warrior for the conservative cause.
He was martyred doing what he did best, talking to young people and sharing ideas. That is what is supposed to happen on our college campuses: sharing diverse opinions and entertaining others’ points of view in the pursuit of a brighter future for all.
We will not let a lone gunman snuff out the bright fire Charlie lit in the hearts of young patriots who share the America First agenda and are part of the Make America Great Again Movement, nor will we stop our efforts to bridge the political divide through conversation.
We will carry on what he started and build on his lasting legacy of inspiring the next generation of American leaders.
I urge everyone to join me in praying for the soul of this faithful patriot, his beautiful family, and our country.
Charlie Kirk lost his life today because someone thought violence was the answer to political disagreement.
— Senator Mark Kelly (@SenMarkKelly) September 10, 2025
It's never the answer, and political violence has no place in our country. I'm praying for his wife and children.
My statement on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. pic.twitter.com/Z5avlmYZfi
— Katie Hobbs (@katiehobbs) September 10, 2025
🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Arizona Senate Republicans Mourn the Loss of Charlie Kirk, Condemn Political Violence
— AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) September 10, 2025
Full press release: https://t.co/89PF9nUglD@votewarren pic.twitter.com/yueuV7HQrM
Horrific news. Let’s hope he is well and keep him and his families in your prayers. https://t.co/yHBxzznW15
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) September 10, 2025
The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) September 10, 2025
Political violence has no place in this country. Our thoughts are with Charlie Kirk and his family.
— Arizona Senate Democrats (@AZSenateDems) September 10, 2025
Gun violence does not discriminate and the government’s inaction has consequences for every American. https://t.co/0TWMc6dYDN
Official statement by Sheriff Jerry Sheridan on the passing of Charlie Kirk pic.twitter.com/CIk4nBYwqO
— Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (@MCSOAZ) September 10, 2025
