Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Dead Utah

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of the conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA and a prominent pro-Israel activist, was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Utah. The shooting, which occurred as Kirk addressed questions about mass shootings, prompted immediate responses from political leaders including President Donald Trump, who expressed deep condolences and praised Kirk's connection with America's youth. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the murder, calling Kirk a 'lion-hearted friend of Israel' who stood for Judeo-Christian civilization and free speech, while other leaders and activists called for prayers and an end to political violence in the U.S. Tributes also came from former President Joe Biden and Barack Obama, who condemned the violence. Kirk’s legacy includes founding Turning Point USA at age 18, building it into a major platform for conservative youth activism, and advocating staunchly for U.S.-Israel relations. The FBI is investigating the shooting, which has heightened concerns about political violence in America.