Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, during a rally at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, shortly after commenting on transgender mass shooters.
Authorities arrested 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson following a brief manhunt aided by a family tip, with his transgender partner cooperating with the FBI; investigators recovered the weapon and released security footage.
Kirk’s assassination has triggered global tributes, including a million-strong march in London organised by Tommy Robinson and condemnations from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, while sparking backlash against public figures celebrating the killing and fuelling discussions on political violence.
