David Bridges
Key Highlights
- Incident: Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University.
- Status: Kirk’s current health status remains unknown, but a shooter is in custody.
- Response: Fellow conservative commentators have shown support for Kirk on social media.
- Context: Kirk is known for engaging with college students, which he was doing during the incident.
Charlie Kirk, a right-wing influencer and founder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck in Utah, according to a report from Deseret News.
Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, and a single shot was fired at Kirk, according to the news outlet. Video posted to X captured the shooting, which shows Kirk’s head jolting backward after what sounds like a gunshot.
Content warning: The video below is disturbing.
This is insane. Charlie kirk has been shot
The fascists are the left pic.twitter.com/UmNpfwo8Ia— Matt (@amattattack) September 10, 2025
Kirk’s status is unknown. Deseret reports a shooter is in custody.
Kirk established himself as a high-profile figure in the MAGA movement by debating college kids, which appears to be what he was doing when he was shot. Dessert News reports he was engaging in a Q&A on the campus.
Fellow conservative commentators on X responded with an outpouring of support for Kirk.
“Everyone please stop what you are doing and pray for Charlie Kirk. Please,” Candace Owens wrote on the social media platform.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Daniel Mercer
