Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Critical Condition Utah University

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative activist, was critically wounded after being shot in the neck during a public event at Utah Valley University. The shooter was taken into custody, and Kirk was rushed to a hospital as authorities, including the FBI and ATF, responded to the incident. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and numerous Republican and Democratic officials publicly condemned the attack, offering prayers and calling for an end to political violence in the United States. The shooting took place amid rising tensions and political violence nationwide and has sparked concern across political and crypto communities, where Kirk is also recognized for advocating Bitcoin as a form of financial freedom. Kirk had been participating in a debate event that had drawn controversy on campus, with some students petitioning to bar his appearance. The incident has led to bipartisan calls for unity against violence, with officials emphasizing the importance of free speech and safety in political discourse.