Chilling Video Shows Charlie Kirk Assassin On Rooftop Moments Before Fatal Shooting
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University. The 31-year-old was speaking at an outdoor gathering when a single gunshot rang out, causing chaos and a rapid evacuation.
Authorities believe the shot originated from an elevated position near the event area. A major multi-agency investigation, involving local police and the FBI, was immediately launched. Early reports of a suspect in custody were later retracted, confirming an active manhunt was still underway.
The university activated emergency protocols, including a shelter-in-place order, and later canceled classes. Administrators pledged a full review of event security procedures in cooperation with law enforcement.
The shooting prompted swift national reactions, with politicians from both parties condemning the violence. Utah’s governor described the attack as a “political assassination,” vowing to devote all necessary resources to find the shooter.
Witnesses described a scene of initial confusion, with many mistaking the gunshot for a firecracker. Security and police rushed the stage as attendees were evacuated along predetermined routes.
Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012, building it into a large youth conservative network. The group’s campus events have often been a flashpoint for ideological debates and protests.
He is survived by his wife, Erika, and their two children. The organization has suspended events and asked for privacy for the family as arrangements are made.
