Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot Utah College, Suspect Confesses

Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during his American Comeback Tour event at Utah Valley University in Utah. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested following a manhunt and allegedly confessed to the shooting, which has sparked national outrage and debate. Public figures including Tucker Carlson and ESPN host Stephen A. Smith expressed sorrow and condemned those celebrating Kirk’s death, emphasizing the tragedy of a man killed in front of his young children and the divisive reactions online. Meanwhile, author Stephen King faced backlash for a false claim about Kirk advocating violence against gays, which he later retracted and apologized for, illustrating the rapid spread of misinformation amid heightened political tensions. Utah Governor Spencer Cox condemned the attack as an assault on free speech and called for an end to political violence. President Donald Trump also paid tribute to Kirk, calling him a legendary figure who connected with American youth.