Charlie Kirk shot dead: Images capture panic, horror of Trump aide's assassination

Updated On Sept 11, 2025 08:47 am IST

US activist Charlie Kirk, a key Trump ally, was shot in the neck and killed at a Utah university event, what governor termed as “political assassination”.

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Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead on September 10 in what was described as a "political assassination," raising fears of further political violence in an increasingly volatile United States. Trump confirmed via social media that Kirk, 31, had succumbed to his injuries.(AFP)

Updated on Sept 11, 2025 08:47 am IST

Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead on September 10 in what was described as a "political assassination," raising fears of further political violence in an increasingly volatile United States. Trump confirmed via social media that Kirk, 31, had succumbed to his injuries.(AFP)

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This still image from a video by Jeremy King shows security personnel carrying right-wing activist and influencer Charlie Kirk after he was shot during a public event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.(AFP)

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This still image from a video by Jeremy King shows security personnel carrying right-wing activist and influencer Charlie Kirk after he was shot during a public event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.(AFP)

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Police secure the scene after Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organisation Turning Point USA, was shot at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday. Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA, had been speaking at his "American Comeback Tour" when he was shot in the neck and killed.(AP)

Updated on Sept 11, 2025 08:47 am IST

Police secure the scene after Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organisation Turning Point USA, was shot at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday. Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA, had been speaking at his "American Comeback Tour" when he was shot in the neck and killed.(AP)

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Attendees run for cover after US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot at a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. His assassination was among a series of escalating attacks on political figures, including the killing of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband in Minnesota, and last summer’s shooting of Donald Trump, which have unsettled the nation.(via REUTERS)

Updated on Sept 11, 2025 08:47 am IST

Attendees run for cover after US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot at a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. His assassination was among a series of escalating attacks on political figures, including the killing of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband in Minnesota, and last summer’s shooting of Donald Trump, which have unsettled the nation.(via REUTERS)

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Law enforcement officers respond to the scene where political activist Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University. Former Utah congressman Jason Chaffetz, who was present, told Fox News that Kirk had been answering a question on “transgender shooters, mass shooters, and in the midst of that, the shot rang out.”(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Sept 11, 2025 08:47 am IST

Law enforcement officers respond to the scene where political activist Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University. Former Utah congressman Jason Chaffetz, who was present, told Fox News that Kirk had been answering a question on “transgender shooters, mass shooters, and in the midst of that, the shot rang out.”(Getty Images via AFP)

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People in Arizona mourn Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk outside the organisation’s headquarters on September 10 in Phoenix, Arizona. Trump on Wednesday paid tribute to Kirk, who began as an informal adviser during Trump’s 2016 campaign and later became a confidant. “He was a very, very good friend of mine and a tremendous person,” Trump told the New York Post.(Getty Images via AFP)

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People in Arizona mourn Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk outside the organisation’s headquarters on September 10 in Phoenix, Arizona. Trump on Wednesday paid tribute to Kirk, who began as an informal adviser during Trump’s 2016 campaign and later became a confidant. “He was a very, very good friend of mine and a tremendous person,” Trump told the New York Post.(Getty Images via AFP)

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Police respond to the scene where political activist Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University. A suspect detained on Wednesday in connection with the assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk was later released, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed only hours after announcing the arrest.(Getty Images via AFP)

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Police respond to the scene where political activist Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University. A suspect detained on Wednesday in connection with the assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk was later released, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed only hours after announcing the arrest.(Getty Images via AFP)

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Utah Governor Spencer Cox (left) speaks with Utah Valley University Chief of Police Jeff Long (right) during a press conference at the Keller Building on the university’s campus following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk during Turning Point’s visit on Wednesday, September 10 2025, in Orem, Utah.(AP)

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Utah Governor Spencer Cox (left) speaks with Utah Valley University Chief of Police Jeff Long (right) during a press conference at the Keller Building on the university’s campus following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk during Turning Point’s visit on Wednesday, September 10 2025, in Orem, Utah.(AP)

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A police officer walks past a tent bearing the slogan 'The American Comeback Tour', cordoned off after US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot dead. Dressed in a white t-shirt with the word "Freedom" across the front, Kirk had been seated under the tent answering questions from a large audience before the attack.(REUTERS)

Updated on Sept 11, 2025 08:47 am IST

A police officer walks past a tent bearing the slogan 'The American Comeback Tour', cordoned off after US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot dead. Dressed in a white t-shirt with the word "Freedom" across the front, Kirk had been seated under the tent answering questions from a large audience before the attack.(REUTERS)

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According to local officials, the shot originated from within the campus, possibly from a rooftop, and the gunman was dressed in dark clothing. The university initially reported the shooter remained at large, but hours later FBI Director Kash Patel announced a suspect had been taken into custody.(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Sept 11, 2025 08:47 am IST

According to local officials, the shot originated from within the campus, possibly from a rooftop, and the gunman was dressed in dark clothing. The university initially reported the shooter remained at large, but hours later FBI Director Kash Patel announced a suspect had been taken into custody.(Getty Images via AFP)

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