Crime Stories with Nancy Grace - BREAKING: Charlie Kirk , Conservative Advocate, Shot Dead at Campus Event

Episode Date: September 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old head of Turning Point USA, is shot dead during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, and a suspect is now in custody.  Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime alert, hourly update. Breaking Crime News now. I'm Drew Nelson. Developing now, Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old head of Turning Point USA, is shot dead during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orham. The shooting took place about 20 minutes into his speech. Bystanders said Kirk was hit in the neck while answering student questions. A UVU alert confirmed, quote, a single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker. Police are investigating now. Video from the scene showed students running. as the shots rang out, and Kirk being rushed away by his security team. His condition remains unknown. Utah Governor Spencer Cox posted on X, quote, those responsible will be held fully accountable. Violence has no place in our public life. Americans of every political persuasion must unite in

condemning this act. Our prayers are with Charlie, his family, and all those affected. Utah Senator Mike Lee wrote, quote, please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there. Vice President Vance added on X, quote, say a prayer for for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy, and a young father. FBI director Cash Patel said, quote, we are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone involved.

Agents will be on the scene quickly, and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response. Kirk himself had posted online only moments before the attack, quote, we are so back. Utah Valley University is fired up and ready for the first stop on the American comeback tour. Charlie Kirk rose to national prominence after co-founding Turning Point USA in 2012. He has since built the group into a major conservative force on campuses, created several offshoots including Turning Point Action and Turning Point Faith,

and he hosts the Charlie Kirk Show. He has been a strong supporter of President Trump and has often spoken out on issues like critical race theory and government mandates. On Wednesday, he was speaking under a tent at the university courtyard as part of his American comeback tour. Shots were fired from the top of a nearby building about 200 yards away. The campus went into lockdown while police and federal agents swarmed the scene. Earlier reports stated a shooter was arrested, but that has been corrected by UVU to state that there is no suspect in custody. Stay with Crime Alert as we learn more about the death of Charlie Kirk.

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