Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead on Wednesday while speaking at his "American Comeback" tour at Utah Valley University.
The incident shocked the U.S. political circles including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Trump called for prayers on Truth Social, saying, "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!"
Who was Charlie Kirk?
Aged 31 years, Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012 at the age of 18 with Bill Montgomery. The organisation promotes conservative values on college campuses and has grown into a network that includes Turning Point Action, Turning Point Academy, and Turning Point Faith.
Also Read: Charlie Kirk shot- Trump calls for prayers as right-wing activist attacked at Utah University event
He was the president of Turning Point Endowment and was a member of the Council for National Policy, a conservative activist network, according to The New York Times.
Born on October 14, 1993, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Kirk was active in politics from a young age. He volunteered for Republican campaigns and engaging in student activism. He also attended Harper College for a brief stint before leaving to pursue political activism full-time, influenced by Tea Party member Bill Montgomery.
Kirk was also a media personality. He used to host The Charlie Kirk Show, a daily radio program, and has authored several books, including Campus Battlefield (2018) and The MAGA Doctrine (2020). NBC News reported that his podcast is downloaded between 500,000 and 750,000 times daily.
The activist was married to Erika Frantzve, a former Miss Arizona USA. The couple has two children.
Charlie Kirk Controversies
Kirk is well known supporter of President Trump and has promoted pro-Trump causes, including challenging the 2020 presidential election results.
He has also been criticised for spreading COVID-19 misinformation, rejecting mainstream climate science, and opposing critical race theory in schools, according to Forbes.
Kirk shooting under investigation
Following the shooting, FBI Director Kash Patel said on X, "We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected." He added that FBI agents were on the scene quickly.
The incident shocked the U.S. political circles including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Trump called for prayers on Truth Social, saying, "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!"
Who was Charlie Kirk?
Aged 31 years, Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012 at the age of 18 with Bill Montgomery. The organisation promotes conservative values on college campuses and has grown into a network that includes Turning Point Action, Turning Point Academy, and Turning Point Faith.
Also Read: Charlie Kirk shot- Trump calls for prayers as right-wing activist attacked at Utah University event
He was the president of Turning Point Endowment and was a member of the Council for National Policy, a conservative activist network, according to The New York Times.
Born on October 14, 1993, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Kirk was active in politics from a young age. He volunteered for Republican campaigns and engaging in student activism. He also attended Harper College for a brief stint before leaving to pursue political activism full-time, influenced by Tea Party member Bill Montgomery.
Kirk was also a media personality. He used to host The Charlie Kirk Show, a daily radio program, and has authored several books, including Campus Battlefield (2018) and The MAGA Doctrine (2020). NBC News reported that his podcast is downloaded between 500,000 and 750,000 times daily.
The activist was married to Erika Frantzve, a former Miss Arizona USA. The couple has two children.
Charlie Kirk Controversies
Kirk is well known supporter of President Trump and has promoted pro-Trump causes, including challenging the 2020 presidential election results.
He has also been criticised for spreading COVID-19 misinformation, rejecting mainstream climate science, and opposing critical race theory in schools, according to Forbes.
Kirk shooting under investigation
Following the shooting, FBI Director Kash Patel said on X, "We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected." He added that FBI agents were on the scene quickly.
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