Charlie Kirk dies aged 31 after being shot at campus event in Utah

WorldPolitics
11 Sep 2025 • 4:53 AM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot during a speaking event at a college campus in Utah.
  • Donald Trump announced Kirk's death on his Truth Social account
  • Video footage shows Kirk bleeding from the neck after a single shot was fired during a question-and-answer session.
  • Authorities have not yet apprehended a suspect, and the Department of Justice and FBI are investigating the incident, leading to the closure of the campus.
  • Political leaders from various parties, including Trump, have condemned the shooting and called for an end to political violence.

IN FULL