American conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has died from a gunshot attack.
Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah on Wednesday October 10, 2025 and has died, according to President Donald Trump.
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz earlier said Kirk’s death was confirmed to him by Utah law enforcement officials.
Deseret News reporters on the scene report seeing Kirk shot during a Q&A with students.
About two minutes into the interview a gunshot rang out and Kirk appeared to be hit in the neck.
Kirk, 31, co-founded Turning Point USA, one of the largest conservative organizations for high school and college students. He is a popular podcast and cable news host.
He is married and has two children.
UVU spokesperson Scott Trotter released a statement saying the suspect is not yet in custody.
“On September 10, 2025, at 12:20 (pm), a single shot rang out in the quad near the food court on the Utah Valley University Orem Campus as Mr. Charlie Kirk began speaking at his planned rally. We can confirm that Mr. Kirk was shot, but we don’t know his condition. The suspect is not in custody. Police are still investigating Campus is closed for the rest of the day.”
Initially it was believed that a shooter was in custody, but officials now say the suspect is not in custody.
