Charlie Kirk, a right-wing influencer and founder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck in Utah, according to a report from Deseret News and videos posted to social media.
Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah and a single shot was fired at Kirk, according to the news outlet. Video posted to X captured the shooting, which shows Kirk’s head jolting backward after what sounds like a gunshot.
Content warning: The video below is disturbing.
This is insane. Charlie kirk has been shot
The fascists are the left pic.twitter.com/UmNpfwo8Ia— Matt (@amattattack) September 10, 2025
Even more graphic video was also posted to X showing a large amount of blood.
Kirk’s status is unknown. Deseret reports a shooter is in custody and unverified video purporting to show the gunman has been going viral on X. Gizmodo could not confirm that the man pictured in the video, a white guy in glasses and a blue button-up shirt, was the alleged shooter.
A spokesperson for the university said that the shooter was located at the Losee Center, a building about 200 yards away, according to the New York Times.
Kirk established himself as a high-profile figure in the MAGA movement by debating college kids on political issues, which appears to be what he was doing when he was shot. Deseret News reports he was engaging in a Q&A on the campus.
FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X that agents would be going to the scene of the shooting.
“We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University,†Patel wrote. “Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected. Agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and investigation.â€
Fellow conservative commentators on X also responded with an outpouring of support for Kirk. “Everyone please stop what you are doing and pray for Charlie Kirk. Please,†Candace Owens wrote on the social media platform.
White supremacist Nick Fuentes wrote on X that it “feels like a nightmare,†describing it as, “one of the most horrific things†he’s ever seen.
“I feel absolutely gutted and devastated. Pray for Charlie Kirk’s soul, his young family and for our country. The violence and hatred has to stop. Our country needs Christ now more than ever,†Fuentes wrote.
Utah Valley University didn’t immediately respond to Gizmodo’s questions Wednesday. We’ll update this article if we hear back.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Original Source: https://gizmodo.com/charlie-kirk-shot-neck-utah-2000657101
Original Source: https://gizmodo.com/charlie-kirk-shot-neck-utah-2000657101
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