📰 The Gutter Report: Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Valley University
Sniper-style attack leaves conservative firebrand dead — suspect still at large
The Scene
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck and killed on September 10, 2025, while hosting his “Prove Me Wrong” segment at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The shooting took place around 12:10 p.m. local time, roughly 20 minutes into his event. (CBS News)
📸 Charlie Kirk addressing the crowd just moments before the fatal shooting at Utah Valley University.
Long-Range Hit
Authorities believe the shooter fired from the Losee Center rooftop, about 200 yards away, in what witnesses described as a sniper-style attack. Chaos erupted as Kirk collapsed onstage. He was rushed to the hospital but did not survive. (People)
🚨 The moment chaos erupted — Kirk struck while speaking onstage, as shocked attendees looked on.
(Insert your first screenshot here — Kirk leaning back, microphone in hand)
Aftermath & Confusion
Officials initially claimed a suspect was in custody. FBI Director Kash Patel suggested someone had been detained, but Utah authorities later clarified the shooter remains at large. (NY Post)
Witness Accounts
Eyewitnesses described panic in the crowd as blood pooled onstage. “Everyone just scattered,” said attendee Raydon Dechene. Videos and surveillance footage are now in the hands of investigators. (People)
Political Shockwaves
Former President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death and ordered flags flown at half-staff. Leaders across both parties condemned the violence, framing it as a chilling sign of America’s escalating political climate.
Who Was Charlie Kirk?
Kirk was a polarizing figure — author, commentator, and youth mobilizer, best known for building Turning Point USA into one of the country’s largest conservative student movements. His Utah stop marked the launch of his “American Comeback Tour.” (Wikipedia)
⚠️ Developing Story: Authorities continue to search for the shooter. Updates will follow as more details emerge.
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