Gunfire From Rooftop? Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Dies in Utah Event Attack

Conservative activist and close Trump ally, Charlie Kirk, was fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University (UVU) late Thursday evening. He was 31.

Kirk was addressing a crowd of nearly 3,000 people under a white gazebo on campus when a single gunshot struck him. Emergency services rushed him to the hospital, but his death was confirmed hours later by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Authorities say they believe the bullet was fired from a rooftop. BBC Verify reported that social media footage appears to show a shooter positioned above the venue.

Kirk’s wife and family were present at the event but were not harmed. Officials confirmed no other injuries have been reported.

Law enforcement continues to search for the suspect. Two individuals were detained earlier but later released after investigators determined they had no connection to the incident. The shooter’s identity and motive remain unknown.

Tributes have poured in from Trump, U.S. politicians, and White House officials, who extended condolences to Kirk’s family and supporters.

The investigation is ongoing, with police maintaining a strong presence at UVU as the community reels from the shocking attack.