Charlie Kirk Shot Critical Condition Utah Valley University Event

Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. Witnesses described the incident occurring suddenly as Kirk was answering questions, including one on mass shootings, with the shot hitting him near his neck and causing him to fall off his chair. The crowd panicked and dispersed as the shooter fled the scene, with authorities later detaining a suspect connected to the shooting. The event was part of Kirk's American Comeback Tour and drew about 1,000 attendees, including families and students, with no prior security checks reported. Community members and public figures expressed shock and concern, emphasizing the rarity of such violence in Orem, Utah, and the peaceful nature of the event prior to the shooting. Kirk remains hospitalized in critical condition, and Turning Point USA has asked for prayers during this time.