LeadStory

Who was Charlie Kirk?

Asked 3 hours ago

Answer

Charlie Kirk was a prominent conservative activist, CEO, and co-founder of Turning Point USA, known for his influence among young voters and support for the MAGA movement. He was shot and killed during a public event at Utah Valley University.

Now Playing

CBS America

Breaking down the reaction to fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

CBS America ยท New
CBS America
CBS America
New
  • Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a public event at Utah Valley University. 5s
  • Police have a person of interest in custody but have not released a name. 13s
  • Authorities believe the shooting was a targeted attack, described as a political assassination by the governor. 33s
  • The university was evacuated and closed indefinitely after the incident. 54s
  • The shooting has drawn bipartisan condemnation and concerns about further political violence. 1m 55s
PoliticsCrime

References

Breaking down the reaction to fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
Icon
CBS America
10 hours ago
Breaking down the reaction to fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an open campus event at Utah Valley University, with officials treating the incident as a targeted attack.

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in shooting, Trump says
Icon
CBS News
15 hours ago
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in shooting, Trump says

Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative political activist, CEO, and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University.

Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk shot
Icon
Scripps News
16 hours ago
Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk shot

Charlie Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA, a political organization aimed at young voters, and a major voice in the MAGA movement.

What Are People Asking?