Details about the extent of Kirk’s injuries remain unclear.

Charlie Kirk, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was shot during an event in Utah, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.

Details about the extent of Kirk’s injuries remain unclear. He was attending a university program hosted by Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organisation he founded, on Wednesday.

Kirk, a prominent MAGA influencer and campaign strategist, solidified his role as one of the movement’s most influential figures in 2024. His organisation played a major role in mobilising grassroots support for Trump during the election, significantly boosting voter turnout.

Early reports say that Charlie Kirk has been shot at.

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) September 10, 2025

Following Trump’s victory, Kirk spent weeks at Mar-a-Lago in Florida as part of a tight circle of loyalists assisting the president-elect in forming his administration. However, he chose not to take up a government role, instead maintaining his influence through his popular podcast, which draws nearly six million listeners each month.

Charlie Kirk, a legend in truth telling and fighting evil, has been shot while giving a speech at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Provo Utah. It looks as though he was shot in the neck… still waiting details.

— Rusty Lindquist (@RustyLindquist) September 10, 2025

Footage circulating on social media shows students fleeing the venue in panic as the shooting unfolded.