Right-wing activist and United States President Donald Trump ally <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-one-understood-america-better-trump-announces-death-of-ally-charlie-kirk-after-utah-university-shooting-1757537181910">Charlie Kirk was shot </a>at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (Sep 10). He was immediately taken to the hospital after the incident but he succumbed to his injurues. US President Trump announced his death calling him a ‘patriot’ and the one who understood America and its youth. He was 31 and is survived by his wife Erika Frantzve whom he married in 2021. The couple have two children. Trump also announced that American flags at all state institutions will be flown at half-mast in his honour.&nbsp;&nbsp;A suspect was taken into custody but was later released. Hours later, FBI Director Kash Patel said that "the subject" in the fatal shooting was in custody. In statements on social media, the university said the classes are suspended until further notice and urged students to leave the campus immediately.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-how-many-shooters-trump-ally-charlie-kirk-was-fatally-shot-while-speaking-about-mass-shootings-1757541999559">'How many shooters...': Trump ally Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking about mass shootings</a><h2>Who was Charlie Kirk?</h2>Kirk was was a prominent right‑wing political activist, author, and one of the popular Trump ally. He was best known as the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He launched it at age 18. Known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and provocative political style, Kirk was often described as the "youth whisperer" of the American right. He grew up in Illinois and first gained popularity after writing for Breitbart and appearing on Fox Business at age 17. Though he briefly attended college, he dropped out to pursue full-time activism.&nbsp;Kirk hosted The Charlie Kirk Show, a three-hour daily radio programme since October 2020, ran via Turning Point Live. He once shared that he had “no money, no connections and no idea what I was doing” but TPUSA grew rapidly and changed his life. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. Kirk, an advocate of Christian nationalism, opposed mask mandates, DEI programs, climate action, and the Civil Rights Act. He was involved in Trump’s 2024 campaign.&nbsp;Read More <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-one-understood-america-better-trump-announces-death-of-ally-charlie-kirk-after-utah-university-shooting-1757537181910">| 'No one understood America better': Trump ally Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah University shooting</a><h2>What was his views on Second Amendment, gun deaths</h2>A video of Kirk's statements on the second amendment and gun deaths have surfaced after his death. In 2023, following the shooting at Christian Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, which claimed six lives, Charlie Kirk commented on the harsh reality of gun violence in America. He acknowledged that maintaining Second Amendment rights comes with a cost. Kirk explained that having an armed citizenry inevitably means gun deaths will never be completely eliminated. He said it was important to recognise that “you're not going to get gun deaths to zero,” and added that reducing them significantly might be possible by strengthening family structures and increasing armed security in schools.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Charlie Kirk: “It’s worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment”<a href="https://t.co/uoM6TqnAgJ">https://t.co/uoM6TqnAgJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/mbJSa2Lzmi">pic.twitter.com/mbJSa2Lzmi</a>&mdash; Jason S. Campbell (@JasonSCampbell) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonSCampbell/status/1643977032509067272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kirk explained that living in a society with an armed population while expecting zero gun deaths was unrealistic, calling such expectations “nonsense” and “drivel.” However, he believed the trade-off was justified, stating, “I think it's worth it... to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights.” He described this as a “prudent deal” and criticised those who fail to acknowledge this reality as living “in a complete alternate universe.”&nbsp;On preventing school shootings, Kirk admitted uncertainty but pointed out that armed guards have helped stop shootings at other public venues. He questioned why schools couldn’t have the same protection, noting, “How did we stop shootings at baseball games? Because we have armed guards outside of baseball games... How did we stop all the shootings at airports? We have armed guards outside of airports... If our money and our sporting events and our airplanes have armed guards, why don't our children?”

Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing activist and Trump ally, was fatally shot at a Utah Valley University event. Founder of TPUSA, he was known for his conservative youth outreach and controversial views. He is survived by his wife Erika Frantzve and their two children.

Right-wing activist and United States President Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (Sep 10). He was immediately taken to the hospital after the incident but he succumbed to his injurues. US President Trump announced his death calling him a ‘patriot’ and the one who understood America and its youth. He was 31 and is survived by his wife Erika Frantzve whom he married in 2021. The couple have two children. Trump also announced that American flags at all state institutions will be flown at half-mast in his honour. A suspect was taken into custody but was later released. Hours later, FBI Director Kash Patel said that "the subject" in the fatal shooting was in custody. In statements on social media, the university said the classes are suspended until further notice and urged students to leave the campus immediately. Read More | 'How many shooters...': Trump ally Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking about mass shootings Who was Charlie Kirk? Kirk was was a prominent right‑wing political activist, author, and one of the popular Trump ally. He was best known as the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He launched it at age 18. Known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and provocative political style, Kirk was often described as the "youth whisperer" of the American right. He grew up in Illinois and first gained popularity after writing for Breitbart and appearing on Fox Business at age 17. Though he briefly attended college, he dropped out to pursue full-time activism. Kirk hosted The Charlie Kirk Show, a three-hour daily radio programme since October 2020, ran via Turning Point Live. He once shared that he had “no money, no connections and no idea what I was doing” but TPUSA grew rapidly and changed his life. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. Kirk, an advocate of Christian nationalism, opposed mask mandates, DEI programs, climate action, and the Civil Rights Act. He was involved in Trump’s 2024 campaign. Read More | 'No one understood America better': Trump ally Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah University shooting What was his views on Second Amendment, gun deaths A video of Kirk's statements on the second amendment and gun deaths have surfaced after his death. In 2023, following the shooting at Christian Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, which claimed six lives, Charlie Kirk commented on the harsh reality of gun violence in America. He acknowledged that maintaining Second Amendment rights comes with a cost. Kirk explained that having an armed citizenry inevitably means gun deaths will never be completely eliminated. He said it was important to recognise that “you're not going to get gun deaths to zero,” and added that reducing them significantly might be possible by strengthening family structures and increasing armed security in schools.

Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing activist and Trump ally, was fatally shot at a Utah Valley University event. Founder of TPUSA, he was known for his conservative youth outreach and controversial views. He is survived by his wife Erika Frantzve and their two children.

Right-wing's 'youth whisperer' and trusted Trump ally: Who was Charlie Kirk and what was his views on gun violence

Right-wing activist and United States President Donald Trump ally <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-one-understood-america-better-trump-announces-death-of-ally-charlie-kirk-after-utah-university-shooting-1757537181910">Charlie Kirk was fatally shot </a>in on Wednesday (Sep 10) at an event at Utah Valley University. He was immediately taken to the hospital after the incident but he succumbed to his injurues. Notably, Kirk, who was vocal about his views on gun violence in America, was answering a question regarding mass shooting when he was shot, according to several videos circulating on social media. He was 31.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to The New York Times, someone had asked him if he knew how many mass shooters there had been in America over the past ten years. “Counting or not counting gang violence?” Kirk responded right before he was shot. The video showed that he had moved his hand toward his neck as he fell off his chair. A graphical video of his shooting which is doing the rounds on social media showed a bullet hitting his neck and blood gushing out.&nbsp;Announcing his death, United States President Trump called him a ‘patriot’ and "legendary" figure who deeply understood the youth of America. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, extended condolences, on behalf of himself and First Lady Melania Trump, to Kirk’s wife Erika and his family. Trump also announced that American flags at all state institutions will be flown at half-mast in his honour.&nbsp;<h2>Who was Charlie Kirk?</h2>Kirk was was a prominent right‑wing political activist, author, and one of the popular Trump ally. He was best known as the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He launched it at age 18. Known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and provocative political style, Kirk was often described as the "youth whisperer" of the American right. He grew up in Illinois and first gained popularity after writing for Breitbart and appearing on Fox Business at age 17. Though he briefly attended college, he dropped out to pursue full-time activism.&nbsp;Kirk hosted The Charlie Kirk Show, a three-hour daily radio programme since October 2020, ran via Turning Point Live. He once shared that he had “no money, no connections and no idea what I was doing” but TPUSA grew rapidly and changed his life. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. Kirk, an advocate of Christian nationalism, opposed mask mandates, DEI programs, climate action, and the Civil Rights Act. He was involved in Trump’s 2024 campaign. Kirk is survived by his wife Erika Frantzve whom he married in 2021 and two children.&nbsp;<h2>Who shot him?</h2>A suspect was taken into custody but has now been released, after the police said that he was not the actual shooter. The suspect was identified as Michael Mallinson. However, as the news of Kirk's death was shared by Trump, Utah Valley University clarified that there is no one in custody. &nbsp;In statements on social media, the university said the classes are suspended until further notice and urged students to leave the campus immediately. Utah Valley University spokesperson Scott Trotter said in a statement that a single shot had rung out in the quad near the food court on the Utah Valley University Orem Campus Kirk was beginning to speak at his planned rally.&nbsp;

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a Utah Valley University event while discussing mass shootings. He was 31. Trump called him a "patriot." No shooter in custody. Kirk was founder of TPUSA, a Trump ally, and a leading voice in youth conservatism.

Right-wing activist and United States President Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in on Wednesday (Sep 10) at an event at Utah Valley University. He was immediately taken to the hospital after the incident but he succumbed to his injurues. Notably, Kirk, who was vocal about his views on gun violence in America, was answering a question regarding mass shooting when he was shot, according to several videos circulating on social media. He was 31. According to The New York Times, someone had asked him if he knew how many mass shooters there had been in America over the past ten years. “Counting or not counting gang violence?” Kirk responded right before he was shot. The video showed that he had moved his hand toward his neck as he fell off his chair. A graphical video of his shooting which is doing the rounds on social media showed a bullet hitting his neck and blood gushing out. Announcing his death, United States President Trump called him a ‘patriot’ and "legendary" figure who deeply understood the youth of America. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, extended condolences, on behalf of himself and First Lady Melania Trump, to Kirk’s wife Erika and his family. Trump also announced that American flags at all state institutions will be flown at half-mast in his honour. Who was Charlie Kirk? Kirk was was a prominent right‑wing political activist, author, and one of the popular Trump ally. He was best known as the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He launched it at age 18. Known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and provocative political style, Kirk was often described as the "youth whisperer" of the American right. He grew up in Illinois and first gained popularity after writing for Breitbart and appearing on Fox Business at age 17. Though he briefly attended college, he dropped out to pursue full-time activism. Kirk hosted The Charlie Kirk Show, a three-hour daily radio programme since October 2020, ran via Turning Point Live. He once shared that he had “no money, no connections and no idea what I was doing” but TPUSA grew rapidly and changed his life. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. Kirk, an advocate of Christian nationalism, opposed mask mandates, DEI programs, climate action, and the Civil Rights Act. He was involved in Trump’s 2024 campaign. Kirk is survived by his wife Erika Frantzve whom he married in 2021 and two children. Who shot him? A suspect was taken into custody but has now been released, after the police said that he was not the actual shooter. The suspect was identified as Michael Mallinson. However, as the news of Kirk's death was shared by Trump, Utah Valley University clarified that there is no one in custody. In statements on social media, the university said the classes are suspended until further notice and urged students to leave the campus immediately. Utah Valley University spokesperson Scott Trotter said in a statement that a single shot had rung out in the quad near the food court on the Utah Valley University Orem Campus Kirk was beginning to speak at his planned rally.

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a Utah Valley University event while discussing mass shootings. He was 31. Trump called him a "patriot." No shooter in custody. Kirk was founder of TPUSA, a Trump ally, and a leading voice in youth conservatism.

'How many shooters...': Trump ally Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking about mass shootings

United States President Donald Trump announced the death of his prominent ally and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, hours after he was shot at during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wed (Sep 10). Describing him as a "great" and "legendary" figure who deeply understood the youth of America, Trump, in a post on Truth Social, extended condolences, on behalf of himself and First Lady Melania Trump, to Kirk’s wife Erika and his family. After being shot, Kirk was immediately transported to a hospital and underwent surgery, according to the university spokesperson. Trump also announced that American flags at all state institutions will be flown at half-mast in his honour.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250911/image-1757541624836.png"></figure><h2>Who was Charlie Kirk?</h2>Kirk was was a prominent right‑wing political activist, author, and one of the popular Trump ally. He was best known as the founder of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He was also a podcast host with millions of followers. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. A graphical video of his shooting is doing the rounds on social media. In the video, Kirk is seen seated on the stage as a bullet hits his neck and blood pours out.&nbsp;<h2>Who shot him?</h2>A suspect was taken into custody but has now been released, after the police said that he was not the actual shooter. The suspect was identified as Michael Mallinson. However, as the news of Kirk's death was shared by Trump, Utah Valley University clarified that there is no one in custody. &nbsp;In statements on social media, the university said the classes are suspended until further notice and urged students to leave the campus immediately. Utah Valley University spokesperson Scott Trotter said in a statement that a single shot had rung out in the quad near the food court on the Utah Valley University Orem Campus Kirk was beginning to speak at his planned rally.&nbsp;

US President Trump announced Charlie Kirk's death after he was shot during an event at Utah Valley University. Trump praised Kirk as a legendary voice of America’s youth. A video shows Kirk being shot on stage. 

United States President Donald Trump announced the death of his prominent ally and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, hours after he was shot at during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wed (Sep 10). Describing him as a "great" and "legendary" figure who deeply understood the youth of America, Trump, in a post on Truth Social, extended condolences, on behalf of himself and First Lady Melania Trump, to Kirk’s wife Erika and his family. After being shot, Kirk was immediately transported to a hospital and underwent surgery, according to the university spokesperson. Trump also announced that American flags at all state institutions will be flown at half-mast in his honour. Who was Charlie Kirk? Kirk was was a prominent right‑wing political activist, author, and one of the popular Trump ally. He was best known as the founder of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He was also a podcast host with millions of followers. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. A graphical video of his shooting is doing the rounds on social media. In the video, Kirk is seen seated on the stage as a bullet hits his neck and blood pours out. Who shot him? A suspect was taken into custody but has now been released, after the police said that he was not the actual shooter. The suspect was identified as Michael Mallinson. However, as the news of Kirk's death was shared by Trump, Utah Valley University clarified that there is no one in custody. In statements on social media, the university said the classes are suspended until further notice and urged students to leave the campus immediately. Utah Valley University spokesperson Scott Trotter said in a statement that a single shot had rung out in the quad near the food court on the Utah Valley University Orem Campus Kirk was beginning to speak at his planned rally.

US President Trump announced Charlie Kirk's death after he was shot during an event at Utah Valley University. Trump praised Kirk as a legendary voice of America’s youth. A video shows Kirk being shot on stage.&nbsp;

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Right-wing's 'youth whisperer' and trusted Trump ally: Who was Charlie Kirk and what was his views on gun violence

Trump ally Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking about mass shootings

Trump ally Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah University event