Charlie Kirk Was Shot and Killed at an Event in Utah

Video captured the moment when Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck immediately after responding to a question from the crowd.

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Last updated: March 21, 2026 7:36 PM

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UPDATE: Charlie Kirk was confirmed dead.

Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk was shot on stage during an event in Utah. Kirk is a husband and the father of two children—ages one and three.

The video shows his body go limp with blood coming from his neck immediately after he was shot.

The shooter is not in custody. The FBI and Utah law enforcement officials are searching for the suspect. No motive has been confirmed, but there are rumors that Kirk was shot from another building about 200 yards away from where he was speaking on stage.

There has been no word on his condition, yet. The shooting occurred about 10 minutes ago.

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