Turning Point USA founder and president Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say that a suspect is in custody, but at this point little else is known.
Speaking on Fox News, Jason Chaffetz, who was at the event, said Kirk had some security in front of him at the event on the campus quad, where several thousand people had gathered to hear Kirk speak. Kirk was fielding a question about trans shooters when a single shot was fired, appearing to strike Kirk around his neck.
FBI Director Kash Patel says the agency is “closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University,” adding that “agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and investigation.”
Utah Governor Spencer Cox reported that he’s being briefed by law enforcement, vowing that “those responsible will be held fully accountable,”and adding “violence has no place in our public life. Americans of every political persuasion must unite in condemning this act. Our prayers are with Charlie, his family, and all those affected.”
🚨BREAKING — Charlie Kirk shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Condition unknown at this time.
Pray for Charlie. 🙏pic.twitter.com/gbXKgWr1r7
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The Deseret News reports “an older man was arrested and taken into police custody,” but had no additional details on the suspect. A post on X purports to show the suspect in custody.
The man who shot Charlie Kirk pic.twitter.com/Fd5yXgJJFG
— #JustinYourFriend (@justin_hicken) September 10, 2025
This is a breaking news story and we’ll have more updates as information becomes available.
**Update***
In a statement, officials with Utah Valley University stated “there was a shot fired from the top of the Losee Center,” adding that “someone appeared to be at the top of that building or somewhere inside. We don’t know if they’ve been apprehended.”
A suspect was taken into custody, university officials said, while officers on the scene could not confirm if a suspect had been arrested or other details about the alleged shooter.
University officials said classes were being canceled for the day and the lower campus was being evacuated.
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