Tragic Shooting of Conservative Leader Charlie Kirk: FBI Hunt for Shooter Continues
The hunt for the gunman who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk is still on, even after the FBI let go of a suspect they had in custody. FBI Director Kash Patel shared the update on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will keep releasing info for transparency."
It happened on Wednesday at Utah Valley University, where 31-year-old Kirk was speaking at a campus event. Shots suddenly rang out, causing chaos among the crowd. Kirk got rushed to the hospital but sadly didn’t make it, passing away from his injuries soon after.
A shocking video going viral on social media captures Kirk just moments before the attack. He was answering a question about mass shootings when the unthinkable happened. A university spokesperson told The New York Times that the shooter fired from a building about 200 yards away— that’s roughly the length of two football fields.
Former President Donald Trump, a close friend and ally of Kirk, shared his heartbreak on Truth Social. "The great, and even legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by all, especially me, and now he is no longer with us. Melania and my sympathies go out to his beautiful wife, Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!" Trump also ordered all U.S. flags to fly at half-mast nationwide to honor Kirk’s memory.
Kirk founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA) back in 2012 when he was just 18. Based in Arizona, the group grew into the biggest conservative student organization in the U.S., with over 800 chapters on college campuses. TPUSA focused on firing up young conservative voters, and it played a huge role in Trump’s 2024 re-election win.
As a key player in Trump’s inner circle, Kirk wasn’t just a political partner—he was like family. He often visited the White House and even helped pick people for top jobs in Trump’s second term. Earlier this year, Kirk joined Donald Trump Jr. on a trip to Greenland to push for the U.S. to buy the territory from Denmark.
Fans knew Kirk for his passionate speeches, social media savvy, and big influence on Gen Z and millennial conservatives. Many called him a "bridge" linking young activists to the Republican big leagues. He was a regular on TV and online, always rallying the next generation.
Right now, the FBI’s investigation into the Charlie Kirk shooting is in full swing. We’ll share more updates as they come in—stay tuned for the latest on this heartbreaking story.
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