David Bridges
Highlights
- Incident: Charlie Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.
- Reaction: Public figures, including Donald Trump, expressed their condolences following his death.
- Investigation: The FBI is conducting a manhunt for the shooter and has offered a $100,000 reward for information.
- Family Presence: It remains unclear if Charlie Kirk’s family was present during the shooting.
Charlie Kirk is dead after he was shot at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. He was on his nationwide “American Comeback Tour” and was discussing mass shooters minutes before he was fatally struck by a bullet. Though his security team responded quickly and rushed him to the hospital, the 31-year-old right-wing activist died. As his supporters come to terms with his violent death, mourners are concerned about his family and are wondering whether they were present when he was killed.
Several celebrities, including Donald Trump, expressed their condolences about Kirk in public tributes. The president wrote via Truth Social, “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
Who Killed Charlie Kirk? Shooter Manhunt Updates
The identity of Kirk’s shooter is still unknown, but a manhunt is underway. The FBI asked the public for help in tracking down a person of interest in the case, releasing images of a man believed to be college aged, per ABC News.
FBI Special Agent Robert Bohls informed the public that a “high-powered bolt action rifle” was found in a wooded area near Utah Valley University.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Contact 1-800-CALL-FBI and submit photos and…
— FBI (@FBI) September 11, 2025
The FBI announced via X that it’s offering a $100,000 reward in exchange for any information about “individual(s) responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.”
Was Charlie Kirk’s Family There When He Was Shot?
The Kirk family has not released a statement regarding his death at the time of publication. Therefore, it’s unclear if any of his family members, including his wife, was present when he was fatally shot.
Who Are Charlie Kirk’s Parents?
Not much is known about Kirk’s parents; he kept them away from the limelight. However, his mother worked as a mental health counselor, according to NBC News and The Guardian, and his father was as an architect for a firm that designed Trump Tower in New York City, per NBC News and People.
Who Is Charlie Kirk’s Wife?
Kirk married his wife, Erika Frantzve, 2021, and they were together until he died in 2025. She was Miss USA Arizona, and she became a podcaster and founded her own nonprofit called Every Life Is Worthy: an organization dedicated to advocating for pro-life causes and underprivileged communities.
How Many Children Did Charlie Kirk Have?
Kirk shared two children, a daughter and a son, with his wife.
Where Did Charlie Kirk Live With His Family?
Kirk mostly grew up in Prospect Heights, Illinois. Once he reached political stardom, Kirk kept his family’s residence private from the public eye. Therefore, it’s unclear where he lived before he died.
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