UPDATE, 3:58 p.m.: The Associated Press is reporting that Kirk is at a hospital in critical condition.
Salem Corporation CEO David Santrella has issued a statement:
We are closely monitoring the tragic news regarding Charlie Kirk. Our hearts are heavy for Charlie, his family, his friends, and all those impacted at Utah Valley University. As a Salem family, we lift him and his loved ones up in prayer asking God for healing, strength, and…
— Salem Media Group (@SalemMediaGrp) September 10, 2025
Kirk is an employee of Salem, and PJ Media and the Townhall sites are part of the Salem family.
UPDATE, 3:12 p.m.: President Donald Trump has issued a statement.
UPDATE, 3:04 p.m.: Authorities have reportedly detained an alleged shooter:
Man detained at Utah Valley University after Charlie Kirk was shot.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 10, 2025
"The man who shot Charlie Kirk," said an event attendee.
Continue to pray for Charlie.pic.twitter.com/Ujb40jfTJc
BREAKING: Video shows suspect being arrested after shooting at Charlie Kirk
— Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) September 10, 2025
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UPDATE, 3:02 p.m.: FBI Director Kash Patel said that the bureau is monitoring the situation.
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. Agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and…
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 10, 2025
Original story:
Conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk was reportedly shot during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday. According to the Deseret News, the attack happened during a Q&A with students when bystanders say Kirk was struck near the neck.
Shots fired at @charliekirk11 event at Utah Valley University
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) September 10, 2025
This is a good time to pray
Video of the shooting has been shared on social media.
Warning: Graphic Content
Holy sh*t. Footage of Charlie Kirk shot. pic.twitter.com/vc5lQpH12z
— PNW Conservative (@UnderWashington) September 10, 2025
Charlie Kirk is one of the biggest conservative voices in the conservative movement. At just 18 years-old, he founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a group that has since exploded into a nationwide force for conservative ideas, with chapters on college and high school campuses across the country. While Democrats and their media allies work overtime to indoctrinate students with socialism and woke dogma, Kirk built a grassroots army to push back and promote free markets, limited government, and traditional American values.
Charlie Kirk was just shot at the UVU event in Utah.
— Real Developments, CFA (@pdubdev) September 10, 2025
I am there.
Praying for him. pic.twitter.com/jzE3pZicKb
In addition to his work with TPUSA, Kirk hosts The Charlie Kirk Show, where he breaks down politics, culture, and current events from a pro-Trump, unapologetically conservative perspective. He’s a fixture at conservative conferences, a bestselling author, and a close ally of President Trump.
Conservative commentator Benny Johnson described Kirk as wounded, but PJ Media cannot independently verify Kirk’s condition yet.
PRAY right now for Charlie Kirk.
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 10, 2025
Pray with everything you have.
Get down on your knees and pray.
Please. I can confirm that Charlie has been wounded at an event in Utah.
Please Jesus help us now.
Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), and others are asking people to pray.
Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 10, 2025
Shots fired at @charliekirk11 event at Utah Valley University
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) September 10, 2025
This is a good time to pray
Pray for Charlie Kirk.
— GOP (@GOP) September 10, 2025
Please join us in praying for our good friend, Charlie Kirk.
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) September 10, 2025
Praying for @charliekirk11
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) September 10, 2025
Please join us in praying for Charlie Kirk. Political violence is never the answer!
— Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) September 10, 2025
Cecilia and I are praying for Charlie Kirk and for God’s healing hand to be upon him.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) September 10, 2025
Sick to my stomach.
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) September 10, 2025
Praying for Charlie Kirk.
Charlie is alive and fighting in hospital.
— Turning Point UK 🇬🇧 (@TPointUK) September 10, 2025
Please join us in praying for him.
This story is developing. Check back for more updates.
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