Charles Charlie James Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while speaking at an outdoor event on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem. Kirk, a co-founder of Turning Point USA, was addressing about 3,000 people on the first stop of his American Comeback Tour when a single high-powered rifle round struck him in the neck. He was taken to Timpanogos Regional Hospital and pronounced dead.

The shot came from the roof of a building roughly 142 yards away. Law enforcement recovered a rifle and ammunition in nearby woods; some unused casings reportedly had anti-fascist slogans written on them. Investigators released security footage showing a suspect in a black shirt and hat fleeing the scene, and two people detained briefly were later cleared. A family member of Tyler James Robinson, 22, reportedly told a friend that Robinson had confessed or implied involvement; Robinson surrendered to authorities and was arrested and charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors announced plans to seek the death penalty and alleged the killing was politically motivated, citing text messages attributed to Robinson saying he targeted Kirk because he had enough of his hatred.

Anyone who was at the event, saw someone leaving the roof area that afternoon, or has information about Tyler Robinson’s movements before or after the shooting is asked to share what they know.