Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative activist, was tragically shot and killed on September 10, 2025, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. He was 31 years old and is survived by his wife, Erika, and their two children. Authorities have arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with the assassination, which Utah Governor Spencer Cox described as politically motivated. Kirk’s death has sparked national mourning and renewed debate over political violence. A public memorial is scheduled for September 21 at State Farm Stadium in Arizona. Tributes continue to pour in from across the political spectrum.
