Charlie Kirk addressed the crowd at Utah Valley University event just minutes before he was shot in the neck. The right-wing activist posted footage on his TikTok account just minutes before the shooting on Wednesday (10 September). He told the crowd: “That’s a lot of people, Utah. Gather up. “I’m going to be here for a couple of hours, get comfortable.” Video from bystanders on social media appears to show Kirk sitting on an outdoor stage during a question-and-answer event with students moments before a single loud crack can be heard, sending the crowd into panic. University officials said a suspect is in custody.
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Lucy Leeson | Wednesday 10 September 2025 20:49 BST
Charlie Kirk addressed the crowd at Utah Valley University event just minutes before he was shot in the neck.
The right-wing activist posted footage on his TikTok account just minutes before the shooting on Wednesday (10 September).
He told the crowd: “That’s a lot of people, Utah. Gather up.
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