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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk in Critical Condition After Being Shot at College Event in Utah

Charlie Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 11, 2025.
The shooting occurred amid increasing political violence nationwide and followed a campus debate that had sparked controversy and a petition to bar Kirk from speaking.
At the event, a single shot rang out from a nearby building, causing Kirk to reach up as blood flowed from his neck while spectators gasped and fled.
Jason Chaffetz, a former congressman present at the shooting, said he heard one shot and saw Kirk recoil, calling it a close shot as Kirk was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Political leaders including Utah's governor and President Trump condemned the attack, with authorities holding the suspect fully accountable and prayers offered for Kirk's recovery.

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