Shots Fired at Charlie Kirk Event at Utah Valley University

hots were fired at an event hosted by Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator and founder of the youth activist group Turning Point USA, at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

A video posted online of the event shows Kirk speaking to a crowd of people as a shot rings out. Kirk then grabs his neck before the crowd disperses in panic.

Kirk was at the university in Orem, Utah, for an event dubbed the ”American Comeback Tour.”

“WE. ARE. SO. BACK,” Kirk wrote on X shortly before the shots were reported. “Utah Valley University is FIRED UP and READY for the first stop back on the American Comeback Tour.”

FBI Director Kash Patel said that the agency “was closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.”

“Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected. Agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and investigation,” he wrote in a post on X.

Mike Lee, Republican Senator from Utah, posted on X following the incident: “I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.”

Orem, Utah – September 10, 2025 — Shots were reportedly fired during a live event featuring conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday evening. The incident caused panic among attendees, though no injuries have been confirmed at this time.

According to eyewitnesses, the shots rang out shortly after the event began, prompting a swift evacuation of the venue. Campus security and local law enforcement responded immediately, securing the area and assisting students and guests to safety.

“It was chaotic. People were running and screaming. We didn’t know what was happening,” said one student who attended the event.

Police are currently investigating the incident. It remains unclear whether the shots were fired inside the venue or nearby. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether a suspect has been identified or taken into custody.

Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was scheduled to speak on issues related to free speech and American values. A spokesperson for his organization confirmed that Kirk was unharmed and cooperating with law enforcement.

The university has canceled all events for the remainder of the day and is urging students to remain vigilant. Counseling services are being made available to those affected.

More updates will be provided as the investigation continues.

This is a developing story.