Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shared a haunting final post just minutes before being shot at a campus event in Utah. Former President Donald Trump announced Kirk’s death on his Truth Social platform, calling him “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk.” Trump praised Kirk for understanding “the Heart of the Youth in the United States” and offered condolences to his wife Erika and family.
The attack occurred on Wednesday, September 10, during an event at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was addressing thousands of students. Footage posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, shows Kirk speaking when a loud bang is heard. He appears to be struck in the neck, shuts his eyes, and collapses backward as blood becomes visible.