President Trump, Atlanta leaders react after conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot at public event in Utah

President Donald Trump took to social media to say that he is praying for Kirk.

Author: Reeves Jackson

Published: 3:48 PM EDT September 10, 2025 Updated: 4:19 PM EDT September 10, 2025

ATLANTA — Reactions are beginning to come in after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at a public event on a college campus in Utah on Wednesday afternoon.

Kirk, a popular conservative political activist and media personality, was at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, as part of his "American Comeback Tour." This was his first stop since resuming the tour.

“We are confirming that he was shot and we are praying for Charlie,” Aubrey Laitsch, public relations manager for Turning Point USA told The Associated Press.

The spokesperson confirmed he was hospitalized. Video taken at the location shows Kirk bleeding heavily from an apparent gunshot wound to his neck. No other injuries have been reported.

Utah Valley University issued an alert that "a single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker. Police are investigating now, suspect in custody."

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/charlie-kirk-utah-event-shots-fire/507-06b18dc0-276f-4933-a483-e7bf140cf111

Did you notice not one lefty, mentions praying for him. They just go animal politicaland this AH wants to get his nonsense in.

Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger(Seriously Raffensperger your prayers are tainted, STFU)

“Tricia and I are lifting Charlie Kirk up in prayer. I pray for his health, strength, and comfort as he recovers.

At the same time, I want to speak clearly and firmly: political violence has no place in our country. It is un-American, it undermines our democracy, and it dishonors the sacrifices of those who came before us. Disagreements should always be settled through debate, elections, and the rule of law —not intimidation or violence.

We must stand together in rejecting violence and recommitting ourselves to civility, respect, and the principles that make our nation strong.”

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Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at campus event in Utah, says President Trump

Trump Ally Shot At Campus Event 11 minutes ago

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• Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died after being been shot at a campus event in Utah, says President Trump

• Kirk - an influential ally of the president - was known for holding open-air debates on campuses across the country

• A suspect was taken into custody but later released - the university says the shot was fired from around 200 yards away

• One video shows Kirk being asked about mass shootings before the shot was fired

• There was shock in the White House when the news broke, reports Bernd Debusmann Jr

• Kirk was close to both the president and his family - in January he flew to Greenland with Donald Trump Jr

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c206zm81z4gt

Calling for a Multitude of Prayers for Charlie, his family and the world, comfort his soul God, Jesus and Holy Spirit

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Trump's full statement announcing Charlie Kirk's death

published at 16:49

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US President Donald Trump has announced the death of Charlie Kirk. He was 31 years old.

You can read Trump's full statement below:

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The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!"

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c206zm81z4gt

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Charlie Kirk has died - Trump

published at 16:44

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"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead", President Donald Trump has posted on his Truth Social platform.

The 31-year-old was shot at a campus event in Utah on Wednesday afternoon.

Five sources confirm Kirk has died, CBS reports

published at 16:52

16:52

Five sources briefed on the shooting have confirmed to CBS News, BBC's US partner, that Charlie Kirk has died.

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c206zm81z4gt

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Watch: Witnesses describe conversation Kirk was having when he was shot

Several witnesses have described the violence, and the discussion that preceded it.

One student described how Kirk had taken questions on religion, and LGBT issues.

It was while he was being asked about gun violence that he was shot, the student says.

(Was that questioner setup with the question about gun violence and they timed it to shoot at that point?)

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c206zm81z4gt

Remarks from Kane on Citizen Free press

Charlie didn’t know it, (it was going to be a surprise) but I secretly worked to get permission from IU so he could shoot hoops at Assembly Hall.

Charlie loved basketball, you can watch his high school recruiting tape here.

Charlie had been texting lately, extremely excited to come to Bloomington next month, he was set to speak at Indiana University on October 21.

Michael Levenson NYTs

Sept. 10, 2025, 3:20 p.m.ET5 minutes ago(so maybe they got the shooter)

Michael Levenson

A spokeswoman for Utah Valley University, Ellen Treanor, said that Kirk was struck by a suspect who had fired from the Losee Center, abuilding about 200 yards away. The suspect had been taken into custody, she said, and was not a student.

https://8kun.top/qresearch/res/23574260.html

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