On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah. New York Post+3Wikipedia+3Reuters+3

What we know

• The event was part of Turning Point USA’s “American Comeback Tour,” and the segment during which Kirk was speaking included a “Prove Me Wrong” table — a format in which he debates students and audience members. Wikipedia+2EW.com+2
• The incident occurred around noon MDT, roughly 20 minutes into his appearance. Kirk was hit in the neck by a single shot. Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud bang, seeing panic in the crowd, and blood coming from his neck. ABC News+2The Guardian+2
• The trajectory of the shot was from a building approximately 200 yards away from the stage (Losee Center building on campus), possibly from a rooftop nearby. ABC News+3People.com+3People.com+3

Aftermath & Investigation

• UVU and law enforcement officials initially reported that there was a suspect in custody. ABC News+2Reuters+2
• However, that person was later released after interrogation; authorities now say no suspect is currently confirmed in custody. Axios+3New York Post+3Reuters+3
• A “person of interest” was described in law enforcement dispatch audio wearing all-black tactical gear: black long gun, tactical helmet, mask, possibly a tactical vest, jeans, aviator-style glasses, etc. People.com+2People.com+2
• The campus was closed following the shooting; classes were cancelled or suspended pending further investigation. The university issued shelter-in-place orders and conducted a law enforcement sweep. EW.com+2ABC News+2

Public Reaction

• High political fallout: condemnation from across the spectrum, including President Donald Trump, Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox, and other political figures. Flags were ordered lowered to half-staff by Trump in Kirk’s honor. ABC News+3TIME+3People.com+3
• Authorities (local, state, FBI) are treating the shooting as a serious, targeted incident; the Utah Department of Public Safety called it a “targeted attack.” ABC News+2Wikipedia+2

Unconfirmed / Still Under Investigation

• Motive: No confirmed motive for the shooting has been released. People.com+2Wikipedia+2
• Identity of shooter: Not released. Person(s) previously detained are no longer considered suspects. New York Post+1
• Medical status of Kirk immediately after was critical; he was hospitalized and later died of the injury. TIME+2Wikipedia+2