"Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and commentator who became a household name in the United States as an outspoken ally of President Donald Trump, has been shot and killed at a Utah college event. As the CEO and cofounder of the conservative youth organisation Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk attracted millions of viewers online for his outdoor debates on US college campuses."
"Video of the shooting circulating on social media showed Kirk speaking to a large outdoor crowd and, moments later, falling off his chair with his hands on his neck after a loud crack that sounded like a gunshot. He was pronounced dead after being brought to hospital in critical condition. Utah authorities said Kirk was killed with a single shot that likely came from the rooftop of a nearby building in what is believed to be a targeted killing."
"FBI director Kash Patel said a suspect in the shooting had been taken into custody but then released after interrogation. The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency https://t.co/YXsG6YpFR5 FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 10, 2025 Kirk was known for his polarising debates on hot-button topics, including transgender identity and abortion."
Charlie Kirk, 31, a right-wing activist and cofounder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at a Utah college event. Video shows him speaking to a large outdoor crowd, then falling off his chair with hands on his neck after a loud crack. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and pronounced dead. Utah authorities say a single shot likely came from the rooftop of a nearby building in what is believed to be a targeted killing. FBI Director Kash Patel said a suspect was detained and later released after interrogation. The killing drew condemnation across the political spectrum.
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