Charlie Kirk Assassinated at 31; Shooter on the Loose
"The assassination of Charlie Kirk marks a dangerous escalation in America’s culture war—where the battle of ideas is now escalating..."
This article originally appeared on ZeroHedge and was republished with permission.
Guest post by Tyler Durden
Critical Information We Know So Far...
Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck at a Turning Point event at Utah Valley University.
Trump states on Truth Social Kirk has died.
The FBI stated it is "closely monitoring" the situation
President Trump urged, "Pray for him, God bless him."
Elon Musk: "The Left is the party of murder"
Charli Kirk was shot from about 200 yards away, according to a Spokeswoman for Utah Valley University - NYT
The police have determined that a person who was taken into custody after the shooting was not actually the shooter, according to Scott Trotter, a university spokesman. The university had earlier said a suspect was in custody. -NYT... AP Confirms Shoot On The Loose
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Update (1620ET):
A massive manhunt is likely about to begin:
The police have determined that a person who was taken into custody after the shooting was not actually the shooter, according to Scott Trotter, a university spokesman. The university had earlier said a suspect was in custody. -NYT
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Update (1640ET):
President Trump writes on Truth Social that Charlie Kirk has died.
Kirk made a name for himself about winning debates in "proper democratic fashion" ...
Civil terrorism expert Jason Curtis Anderson of One City Rising states:
The assassination of Charlie Kirk marks a dangerous escalation in America’s culture war—where the battle of ideas is now escalating into political violence against those who run organizations devoted to debate and civil discourse. Very few people grasp the gravity of this moment (read more here). Incidents like this don’t exist in isolation; they risk triggering a chain of events that can further destabilize the country.
Whether it’s the anti-ICE movement, pro-Palestinian agitators, anarchist networks, or NGO-backed permanent protest groups like Indivisible, we are watching the rise of something new and deeply alarming. As Tal Fortgang wrote in City Journal, America is entering a new era of civil terrorism—where the goal is no longer peaceful protest, but intimidation, silencing, and destabilization of our democratic order.
RIP Kirk.
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Charlie Kirk's last post on X before he was shot:
By the minute, new reports are emerging, including Newsweek's:
Kirk was reportedly shot near the neck while seated during a live Q&A session.
A video from one X user shows the crowd scattering at the Turning Point event.
Shocking video.
WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO
Suspect detained.
"I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there," Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah wrote on X.
FBI Director Kash Patel has just made a statement: "We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected. Agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and investigation."
Trump responds:
Unbelievable!
Elon Musk responds:
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