OREM, U.T — A suspect is in custody after a shooting at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Right-wing pundit and CEO of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, was shot.
Kirk was speaking at the event for about 20 minutes before witnesses heard gunshots ring out from a nearby building.
Videos from the shooting have already started flooding social media, showing blood pouring from Kirk’s neck after a shot rings out.
Utah Valley University is in Orem, Utah, near Provo. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are speaking out about the violence.
They just shot Charlie Kirk.
A married young man and father, who stands on college campuses and encourages young people to get married, have children, stop abortion, and simply live a life for God.
I’m praying that he survives.
And I’m praying that this country rises up and…
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
(@mtgreenee) September 10, 2025
Turning Point USA in a nonprofit organization that works to connect with conversative youth on college campuses.
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