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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event

September 10, 2025 at 5:53 pm

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event

Kirk was the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA.

Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University

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