Charlie Kirk death: Flags to be flown at half-mast till 6 pm on Sunday in Trump ally's honor

Trump ordered US flags flown at half-mast until 6 pm Friday (Sept 14) to honor ally Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Updated on: Sep 11, 2025, 08:03:18 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the American flags at all state institutions will be flown at half-mast in honor of his close ally, Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with moderator Charlie Kirk at White House. (AP)

President Trump announced the decision to keep the flags at half-mast till Sunday, September 14, till 6 p.m.

“In honor of Charlie Kirk, a truly Great American Patriot, I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United States lowered to Half Mast until Sunday evening at 6 P.M,” Trump wrote on Truth social.

Charlie Kirk was shot at UVU while he was interacting with the attendees at the 'America Comeback Tour' when a single shot to his neck killed him. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injury. It was President Donald Trump who first broke the news of Kirk's death.

“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” Trump wrote.

“He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”

Also read: ‘Legendary, lion-hearted friend of Israel’: Tributes pour in for Charlie Kirk

Manhunt On For Suspect: What we know

An active manhunt is on for the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk. The FBI continues to examine various leads, including inputs from foreign intelligence agencies, the agency's director, Kash Patel, wrote on X.

Patel said earlier that the FBI brought in two persons of interest, but they were released after a preliminary probe showed that they were not related to the assassination of Kirk.

Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika Frantzve and their two children.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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