Conservative YouTuber shooting dead political assassination...deep condolences for Trump
Sep 11, 2025
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Charlie Kirk (31), the founder of the American youth movement group Turning Point USA and a conservative YouTuber, was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University around noon on the 11th (local time), according to ABC News and other U.S. media.
Shortly after the incident, President Trump posted a message on social media that `The great and legendary Charlie Kirk has passed away. He was a man who understood the hearts of young Americans best and was loved and respected by all. Melania and I send our deepest condolences to his wife Erika and the family."
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called the incident a political assassination.
According to local police and the FBI, the shooter is still wanted and an investigation is underway. CCTV footage showed a person wearing black was believed to have fired from a distance or from the roof.
Utah police arrested two suspects shortly after the incident, but released them all after investigation. So far, it has been confirmed that the two are not related to the crime.
The bullet hit Kirk on the podium at the event, and he was immediately transported from the scene under the protection of bodyguards, but eventually died.
Charlie Kirk is classified as a close aide to President Trump and was called the "Trump whisper".
He has been deeply involved in the administration's personnel verification process and has led the conservative youth movement.
One witness said of the situation at the time "At first, I thought it was a firecracker, but soon everyone leaned down. Then I saw Kirk bleeding," he said.
Vice President JD Vance said, `He was a truly good man and a young fatherGovernor Cox expressed his condolences, saying, `Violence has no place in our society. We must condemn this incident, regardless of political orientation," he stressed.
The FBI and the Bureau of Liquor, Gun and Explosives (ATF) have launched a joint investigation, with investigators saying they are currently tracking all leads.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
