Tributes Pour In from Leaders and Loved

A Nation in Shock

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed on Sept.

10 during a speech at Utah Valley University.

A single gunshot ended the 31-year-old’s life, shocking the nation.

“Charlie was legendary,” Donald Trump said. “He inspired millions.”

Bipartisan Grief

Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum.

President Biden stated, “Violence cannot be the answer,” and Barack Obama called the act “despicable.”

Trump Jr. vowed, “We won’t let his legacy be forgotten.”

The Shooting and Investigation

Witnesses reported a single shot from a rooftop. The FBI called it a “targeted attack.”

As of Sept. 11, no suspect was in custody, though surveillance footage shows a person of interest.

Legacy and Impact

Kirk built a nationwide conservative youth movement and remained a controversial figure.

Trump later called him “a martyr for the conservative cause.” His wife Erika and their two young children now face a future without him — but his mission, many say, will live on.