Charlie Kirk Assassinated: What We Know So Far

Utah (Quds News Network)- Charlie Kirk, the zionist pro-genocide activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead during an event at Utah Valley University. US President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death a few hours later on social media, calling him a “great American.”

The Shooting

The attack happened on Wednesday while Kirk was speaking to students. Video footage shows him collapse mid-sentence after being struck by a single bullet to the neck.

Officials report that the single fatal shot, which struck Kirk in the neck, originated from a building approximately 200 yards away. The precision and execution of the attack indicate a highly professional operation. At the same time, a man in the crowd, later identified as Michael Mallinson, was detained by campus police. While being held, he shouted repeatedly, “shoot me!” His behavior created confusion that may have helped the gunman escape. Police later released Mallinson, saying he was not the shooter.

As of now, no suspect is in custody. Orem police are leading the investigation, with support from Utah Valley University campus police. The FBI has been monitoring the situation and is providing assistance as needed.

Is Israel Involved?

Kirk was a high-profile voice on the American right. He founded Turning Point USA in 2012 and became a central figure in Donald Trump’s youth movement. He was also known for his unlimited support for Israel and its crimes against Palestinians.

But he has been recently facing outrage by zionists. Last month, he was smeared by Israel supporters who accused him of antisemitism. The clash came after he warned that the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism risked violating free speech.

Harrison H. Smith, host of The American Journal, wrote online that Kirk had privately feared for his life. According to Smith, a source close to Kirk told him Kirk believed Israel might kill him if he ever turned against its policies.

Kirk’s Pro-Genocide Statements

Kirk repeatedly defended Israel’s genocide in Gaza and often blamed Palestinians for their own deaths. In one post, he compared Gaza to World War II Japan.

He wrote: “The deaths of women and children in Gaza are the fault of Hamas, not Israel, just like the deaths in Japan during World War 2 were the fault of Japan, not America.”

Critics said his statements showed contempt for Palestinian civilians and amounted to support for genocide.