The conservative leader, founder of US turn -based turning point and close to Donald Trump, hit in the neck during an event at the Utoh Valley University. Stopped the bomber
The conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the founder of US turn -based turning and a leading figure of the American right, died following a shooting that took place at the Utoh Valley University of Orem. According to what reported by Associated Press and Reuters, a man opened fire during a session of questions and answers with the students: a bullet would have hit Kirk around his neck, making him fall from the stool on which he was sitting under a tensile structure set up for the event.
The authorities of the University confirmed in an official Alert that “a single blow was shot against a guest speaker” and that the suspicion has already been stopped by the police. The entire campus was placed in Lockdown immediately after the incident. An online widespread movie shows the exact moment of the shot and panic among those present.
The conditions
Kirk was immediately transported to the hospital in very serious conditions and died shortly after.
The political reaction
The attack has aroused immediate reactions in the republican political world. Former president Donald Trump, through a post on Truth Social, wrote: «We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been hit. A very good guy, from head to toe. God bless him! ».
Who is Charlie Kirk
At just 31 years old, Kirk became one of the most influential voices of American conservatism. His organization, US turn -based, played a crucial role in mobilizing the youth vote in favor of the Republicans. Trump himself attributed to him a decisive merit for the electoral victory of 2024, underlining how Kirk was able to build “an army of young people” around his campaign.
In recent years Kirk has consolidated a direct relationship with the Tycoon and his family, participating in official events in the White House and appearing next to the president in key moments, such as the Jeanine Pirro oath ceremony as Washington prosecutor.
A poisoned climate. Orem’s attack is part of a context of growing tensions in the United States, where political leaders, both right and left, are increasingly exposed to episodes of violence. It remains to be understood whether the gesture against Kirk has been politically motivated or if he responds to personal dynamics. Utah police made it known that investigations are underway.
