Fallece El influencer Charlie Kirk durante un evento de Turning Point USA en la Universidad de Utah Valley, Orem, Utah. Mientras participaba en su gira American Comeback Tour #paratii 😭https://youtube.com/@pazalasnacione?si=m9q7a-XuAHHMYe_W
OREM, Utah Charlie Kirk, influential conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University, part of his “American Comeback Tour.”
The attack took place around midday as Kirk was answering questions before a crowd at an outdoor venue. A gunshot from a nearby building struck him in the neck, causing him to collapse on camera as the audience panicked. Footage captured the exact moment of the shooting, showing visible blood at the scene. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died at the age of 31 (apnews.com).
Utah Governor Spencer Cox condemned the attack as a political assassination and ordered U.S. and state flags to fly at half-staff in mourning (washingtonpost.com).
Ongoing Investigation and Political Response
Authorities confirmed that a person of interest is in custody, though no formal charges have been filed and it remains possible the shooter is still at large (apnews.com). Federal agencies, including the FBI and ATF, are assisting with the investigation (reuters.com).
Kirk’s death prompted bipartisan condemnation of political violence. Former President Donald Trump called him “legendary” and ordered flags lowered nationwide in his honor. Democratic leaders, including Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, also denounced the shooting and expressed their outrage (apnews.com).
Legacy and Context
At just 31, Kirk had become a central figure in America’s conservative youth movement. He founded Turning Point USA in 2012 and gained prominence by mobilizing young Trump supporters across the country. He was also a well-known presence on social media and college campuses, where he often merged Christian values with partisan politics (apnews.com).
His death adds to a rising pattern of politically motivated violence targeting public figures and events in the United States, fueling growing national concern over escalating ideological attacks (en.wikipedia.org).
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