Charlie Kirk Dead: Video Captures Moment Trump's Ally Was Shot | Watch
A video shared on social media captured the moment Charlie Kirk was shot at an event he was hosting at Utah Valley University.

Charlie Kirk, an influential conservative activist and a leading voice in President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement, died Thursday after he was shot at a political event in Utah.
Kirk, 31, started Turning Point USA more than a decade ago and had turned it into one of the most influential groups helping to rally young voters to conservative causes. He is survived by his wife and two young children.
A video shared on social media captured the moment Charlie Kirk was shot at an event he was hosting at Utah Valley University. According to officials, a suspect is in custody.
BREAKING: This was Charlie Kirk's last interaction with the audience before being shot in the neck in Utah:
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) September 10, 2025
Audience member: âDo you know how many transgender Americans have been mass shooters over the last 10 years?â
Kirk: âToo many.â
The same audience member went on say the⦠pic.twitter.com/9LxoFGA6W1
President Donald Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel were among the many political personalities mourning the killing of Kirk.
Trump called Kirk “great, and even legendary” and ordered American flags to be lowered to half-staff until Sunday evening. “No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” Trump said on his Truth Social social media platform.
"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
Rest in peace my friend, conservative titan Charlie Kirk. I am praying for Charlie and his family.
— Kash Patel (@Kash_Patel) September 10, 2025
His passion for America and fearless leadership inspired millions and his impact will live on in this movement for generations. pic.twitter.com/gXbP8Dzpo0
Charlie Kirk was an incredible patriot â brave, tough as hell, and a dear friend to our entire family. In his honor, all @Trump properties will fly their flags at half-staff. We will always celebrate his life, strive to make him proud, and pray that God watches over Erika and⦠pic.twitter.com/XnjOXwfbF0
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) September 10, 2025