Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, was shot dead at an event at Utah Valley University on 10 September 2025. The killing has sparked widespread outrage, particularly over the reaction of left-wing social media users who celebrated his death.
Kirk, 31, was answering a question about mass shootings when he was struck by a single bullet. He collapsed and was rushed to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The father-of-two was a prominent ally of Donald Trump and known for his fierce MAGA views.
On social media, many left-leaning users mocked Kirk's death. One wrote: 'I'm not saying Charlie Kirk deserved to be shot, but I think enablers to pedophiles should be shot, too.' Another called him 'a f***ing Nazi' and said 'a dead one' was the best kind. Some TikTokers posted videos mock-crying over his death.
The celebration extended to media and political figures. MSNBC described Kirk as 'divisive' and 'polarizing' in its coverage. Political analyst Matthew Dowd suggested the shooter might have been a supporter. In Congress, some Democrats refused to join a moment of prayer for Kirk, cheering 'No' when asked.
Witnesses described the shooting as horrific, with one saying Kirk 'was shot in the neck and just fell over and he was just a fountain of blood.' The incident is the latest example of political violence in the US, affecting both major parties.
