It was a calm afternoon at Utah Valley University until chaos hit at 12:10 PM when Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck during his "Prove Me Wrong" event. 😨 Video shows the crowd running for cover.
The event’s whole point was open debate—inviting attendees on stage to challenge Kirk’s ideas. But on Wednesday, no one expected a debate to turn deadly. 🤯
Kirk, 31, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was rushed away by security but later died from his injury. Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz and local law enforcement confirmed the tragic news.
Former President Trump honored Kirk on Truth Social as “a truly Great American Patriot” and ordered flags at half mast until Sunday at 6 PM. 🇺🇸
Utah Governor Spencer Cox condemned the violence on X: “Those responsible will be held fully accountable. Violence has no place in our public life. Americans of every political persuasion must unite in condemning this act.”
This shooting at UVU comes just hours after another at Evergreen High School in Denver, leaving three people critically injured. 🚨
As investigations continue, the nation is left grappling with the sobering reminder of how quickly a public forum can spiral into tragedy.
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah university event
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