Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot Utah Campus FBI Labels Political Assassination

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, an incident described by FBI Director Kash Patel and Utah Governor Spencer Cox as a "political assassination." President Donald Trump called Kirk "legendary" and acknowledged his connection with America's youth, while bipartisan condemnation of the shooting highlighted growing concerns over political violence in the United States. Prominent figures from the sports world, including NFL players like Jaxson Dart and Harrison Butker, expressed shock, grief, and calls to end political violence, condemning any celebration of Kirk's death. California leaders, including Los Angeles County GOP Chair Roxanne Hoge, Governor Gavin Newsom, and former Vice President Kamala Harris, also condemned the attack, emphasizing the need to reject all forms of political violence. University students, such as Elliott Malone from the University of Arizona, reacted with sadness and highlighted Kirk's advocacy for Christian values and constitutional rights, particularly the Second Amendment, underscoring his influence among young conservatives. The shooting has sparked widespread political reaction and calls for unity against violence in American political discourse.