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Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Dies After Utah Valley University Shooting

Sep 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk, a popular conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot during an on-campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. That according to CNN.

There was no security or any other measures in place like bag checks or security checkpoints. According to witnesses, Kirk was speaking when someone fired from around 200 feet away. Kirk recoiled and then reached for his neck.

Despite earlier reports, no suspect is in custody.

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