Who Is Charlie Kirk? About the Trump Ally Amid Utah Valley University Shooting
The conservative activist and Trump supporter was shot at Utah Valley University on September 10. Learn more about him here.
Charlie Kirk was conducting a presentation at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10, when he was shot. An outspoken supporter of Donald Trump, Kirk was 31 years old, and he was taken away by his security team when the shooting began about 20 minutes into his “American Comeback” tour.
According to NBC News, Kirk was hit during the shooting, and his condition is currently unknown. However, videos circulating of the harrowing incident showed Kirk physically reacting to the shots and slumping in his seat before blood flowed down his neck.
Trump confirmed later that day that Kirk was dead. Below, learn who he was and what happened to him today.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) September 10, 2025
Charlie Kirk Is a Conservative Commentator
Kirk established himself as a right-wing political commentator and activist, having stood by the president’s side. Kirk is also the founder of Turning Point USA: a nonprofit that advocates for conservatives on college campuses.
Following the shooting, Trump shared a statement to Truth Social, which read, “We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!”
Kirk is also the host of his radio talk show, “The Charlie Kirk Show,” on Salem Media’s “The Answer” channel.
Charlie Kirk Dropped Out of College to Pursue Political Activism
Kirk attended Harper College and dropped out to pursue his activism career full time.
Charlie Kirk Is Married to Former Miss Arizona USA
Kirk is married to his wife, podcaster and former Miss USA Arizona, Erika Frantzve. The couple share children together: a daughter and a son.
Charlie Kirk Is on the United States Air Force Academy Board of Visitors
Trump appointed Kirk to the United States Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, which “inquires into the morale, discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods and other matters relating to the Academy which the Board decides to consider.”