In a shocking twist at Utah Valley University, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck during his “Prove Me Wrong” speaking event and later died from his injuries. 😢 Crowds scattered in the courtyard when the shot rang out around 12:10 p.m., footage from local KSL TV 5 shows.
University officials confirmed on their X page that Kirk, 31, was hit and immediately taken away by security. Attendees say the event invited audience members on stage to debate political ideas in real time—a format that turned tragic in an instant.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, a close ally of Kirk’s, honored him as a “truly Great American Patriot” by ordering flags at half mast nationwide until Sunday evening at 6 p.m., according to a Truth Social post.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox also weighed in on X: “Those responsible will be held fully accountable. Violence has no place in our public life. Americans of every political persuasion must unite in condemning this act.”
In a grim sign of rising campus violence, a separate shooting at Evergreen High School in Denver left three people in critical condition. It’s a stark reminder of the urgent need for safer public spaces—especially on college campuses where ideas and debate should thrive, not end in tragedy. 😔
As the investigation continues, students and young professionals across South and Southeast Asia are reminded of how quickly life can change—and why we must keep pushing for unity, dialogue, and safer communities wherever we are. 🌏
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah university event
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