Reports: Conservative Charlie Kirk shot at UVU event
FILE - Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks during a campaign rally, Oct. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Conservative speaker Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at UVU in Orem on Wednesday afternoon, according to social media reports and video from the scene.
Reports indicate Kirk may have been shot in the neck, although no official word on his status has been released.
Thousands of students were in attendance at the event could be seen fleeing the scene on video posted moments after the shooting.
People at the event immediately started posting on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter):
Charlie Kirk was just shot at UVU while speaking. My daughter was in the crowd and saw it. He was shot in the neck. Pray for him and the students who are there.
— Ron (@HeyRonWilson) September 10, 2025
At @TPUSA event shot rang out I got down.
I didn't see Charile Kirk after
An organizer closer to Charlie's position said he was shot in the Neck
Conversation was how many trans mass shooters their have been
IDK how Charlie is pray for him pic.twitter.com/Ss8jJeNTRd
— Andrew Piskadlo (@AndrewPiskadlo) September 10, 2025
The Daily Herald has reporters covering the story and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
