Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem on September 10th, 2025. The incident occurred around 6:40 PM UTC, according to multiple social media reports. Eyewitness accounts shared on X, formerly Twitter, indicate that shots were fired during the event, leading to panic among attendees. One witness reported seeing blood coming from Kirk's neck. Another attendee stated that an organizer believed Kirk was shot in the neck. The exact circumstances and the perpetrator of the shooting are not yet clear. One social media post from user @AndrewPiskadlo described the moment shots rang out and the immediate reaction of attendees to take cover. The same post mentioned a conversation among attendees about the number of "trans mass shooters" prior to the incident. Another user, @BasedMikeLee, confirmed shots were fired at the event and encouraged prayer for Kirk. This development follows a period of unrelated news, including a pipe bomb discovery in Kitsap County, Washington, and an active shooter scare at an office in New York City reported earlier on September 10th, 2025. Also, a significant art funding initiative for nearly 300 murals was announced in New York City.
