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Charlie Kirk shooting witness describes 'horrendous' scene

The shooting is investigated as a targeted political assassination amid rising political violence, with a nationwide manhunt ongoing and bipartisan leaders condemning the act.

  • Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, during an event held at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
  • The shooting occurred shortly after noon with a single shot fired from a longer distance, possibly from a roof, and no other suspects were found after initial custody and releases.
  • About 3,000 people attended the event, described as part of Kirk’s 'Prove Me Wrong Roundtable,' where security was reportedly minimal and no metal detectors were present.
  • Officials, including the head of the FBI and the nation's top legal officer, affirmed that FBI and ATF personnel responded promptly to the incident, with ongoing efforts focused on investigating the situation and locating the suspect.
  • Kirk’s killing was called a 'political assassination' by Utah Governor Spencer Cox, and leaders including President Trump urged prayers, highlighting Kirk’s influence in conservative circles.
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After the murder of right-wing popular activist Charlie Kirk, US President Trump calls for a repulsion of incitement. Democrats also react and complain about political violence in the US.

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After the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump blames the "radical left" and announces tough countermeasures. The debate threatens to become a hunt for critical media. The US is on the verge of an escalation spiral.

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