Devastating.
Charlie Kirk has died at the age of 31 from an assassin’s bullet.. He leaves behind wife Erika Kirk and two beautiful children. Incalculable loss.
The assassin is still on the run, manhunt underway.
Utah Valley University said police are going “building to building” escorting students and staff off campus grounds.
Those on campus were asked to secure in place and wait for officers to escort them “safely.”
Roads to campus are currently closed, the university confirmed on X.
President Trump on Truth Social: 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. 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!
Update: Suspect in custody.
President Trump has ordered all American flags to be lowered to half mast following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
“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…
