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Charlie Kirk remembered in memorials: Conservative activist was shot while speaking in Utah

Sept. 10, 2025Updated Sept. 19, 2025, 9:47 a.m. ET
Asagai Barton of Greenwood, Ind., smiles and cries while listening to a speaker on Sept. 18, 2025, during a vigil in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Monument Circle in Indianapolis. About 100 community members gathered downtown.
Asagai Barton of Greenwood, Ind., smiles and cries while listening to a speaker on Sept. 18, 2025, during a vigil in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Monument Circle in Indianapolis. About 100 community members gathered downtown.
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A person passes a sign reading "I am Charlie Kirk" to another at a vigil hosted by Turning Point USA for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Colorado State University, on what was supposed be the next stop on his speaking tour, in Fort Collins, Colorado on September 18, 2025.
A person passes a sign reading "I am Charlie Kirk" to another at a vigil hosted by Turning Point USA for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Colorado State University, on what was supposed be the next stop on his speaking tour, in Fort Collins, Colorado on September 18, 2025.
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A person holds a candle during a Charlie Kirk vigil at Burlington Commons on September 17, 2025 in Burlington, Kentucky. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10 while speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" at Utah Valley University.
A person holds a candle during a Charlie Kirk vigil at Burlington Commons on September 17, 2025 in Burlington, Kentucky. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10 while speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" at Utah Valley University.
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Boys wearing MAGA hats attend a vigil hosted by Turning Point USA for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Colorado State University, on what was supposed be the next stop on his speaking tour, in Fort Collins, Colorado on September 18, 2025.
Boys wearing MAGA hats attend a vigil hosted by Turning Point USA for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Colorado State University, on what was supposed be the next stop on his speaking tour, in Fort Collins, Colorado on September 18, 2025.
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Hundreds of people gather for a vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk at the University of New Hampshire in Durham Sept. 17, 2025.
Hundreds of people gather for a vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk at the University of New Hampshire in Durham Sept. 17, 2025.
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John Warner prays at the makeshift memorial for Charlie Kirk outside of the headquarters of Turning Point USA on September 17, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10th while speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" at Utah Valley University.
John Warner prays at the makeshift memorial for Charlie Kirk outside of the headquarters of Turning Point USA on September 17, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10th while speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" at Utah Valley University.
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Several hundred people gathered on Sept. 14 for a 7 p.m. vigil held on Canova Beach in memory of Charlie Kirk. The conservative activist, media personality and co-founder of Turning Point USA was assassinated on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his American Comeback Tour. The rally included several speakers, music, and prayer.
Several hundred people gathered on Sept. 14 for a 7 p.m. vigil held on Canova Beach in memory of Charlie Kirk. The conservative activist, media personality and co-founder of Turning Point USA was assassinated on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his American Comeback Tour. The rally included several speakers, music, and prayer.
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A man holding a US flag raises a fist as a rally in memory of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk drives past on September 13, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona. The 31-year-old Kirk was hit by a single bullet while addressing a large crowd at Utah Valley University in the town of Orem on September 10.
A man holding a US flag raises a fist as a rally in memory of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk drives past on September 13, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona. The 31-year-old Kirk was hit by a single bullet while addressing a large crowd at Utah Valley University in the town of Orem on September 10.
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Florida Atlantic University students gathered for a Charlie Kirk candlelight vigil and prayers at the student union on the campus in Boca Raton, Fla., on September 11, 2025. Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA, was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University a day earlier.
Florida Atlantic University students gathered for a Charlie Kirk candlelight vigil and prayers at the student union on the campus in Boca Raton, Fla., on September 11, 2025. Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA, was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University a day earlier.
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Mourners display a large United States Flag to end a vigil in Eugene in memory of American right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk who was killed in Utah last week.
Mourners display a large United States Flag to end a vigil in Eugene in memory of American right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk who was killed in Utah last week.
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Geena Davis, center, joins hundreds of mourners at Alton Baker Park in Eugene to remember American right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk who was killed in Utah earlier this week.
Geena Davis, center, joins hundreds of mourners at Alton Baker Park in Eugene to remember American right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk who was killed in Utah earlier this week.
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People mourn the death of Charlie Kirk at a candlelight vigil at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park in Poulsbo, Washington on September 13, 2025.
People mourn the death of Charlie Kirk at a candlelight vigil at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park in Poulsbo, Washington on September 13, 2025.
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Supporters visit a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix on Sept. 11, 2025.
Supporters visit a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix on Sept. 11, 2025.
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The memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix on Sept. 11, 2025.
The memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix on Sept. 11, 2025.
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Supporters visit a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix on Sept. 11, 2025.
Supporters visit a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix on Sept. 11, 2025.
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A small group of supporters were out in Melbourne, Fla. on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 to show their support for Charlie Kirk. Kirk was an American right-wing political activist, author, and media personality who was fatally shot Wednesday, September 10.
A small group of supporters were out in Melbourne, Fla. on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 to show their support for Charlie Kirk. Kirk was an American right-wing political activist, author, and media personality who was fatally shot Wednesday, September 10.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks, and praises the life of Charlie Kirk, at a memorial event at the Pentagon on the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2025, in Arlington, VA.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks, and praises the life of Charlie Kirk, at a memorial event at the Pentagon on the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2025, in Arlington, VA.
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Kalib Magana, president of the University of Oklahoma's chapter of Turning Point USA, lights a candle during a vigil for the organization's cofounder Charlie Kirk on Sep. 10, 2025, in Norman. Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Kalib Magana, president of the University of Oklahoma's chapter of Turning Point USA, lights a candle during a vigil for the organization's cofounder Charlie Kirk on Sep. 10, 2025, in Norman. Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University.
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Flags at half-staff at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, hours after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
Flags at half-staff at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, hours after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
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A bouquet of flowers was placed in front of the Utah Valley University sign on Sept. 10, 2025, hours after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
A bouquet of flowers was placed in front of the Utah Valley University sign on Sept. 10, 2025, hours after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
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People gather for a vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk following his death on Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed by a gunshot wound to the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University.
People gather for a vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk following his death on Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed by a gunshot wound to the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University.
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People gather for a vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk following his death on Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed by a gunshot wound to the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University.
People gather for a vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk following his death on Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed by a gunshot wound to the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University.
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People gather for a vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk following his death on Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed by a gunshot wound to the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University.
People gather for a vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk following his death on Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed by a gunshot wound to the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University.
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People congregate at Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix after news that the founder, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed at a rally in Utah on Sept. 10, 2025.
People congregate at Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix after news that the founder, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed at a rally in Utah on Sept. 10, 2025.
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A U.S. flag files at half-staff in front of the White House, after right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was fatally shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, in Washington, D.C. on September 10, 2025.
A U.S. flag files at half-staff in front of the White House, after right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was fatally shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, in Washington, D.C. on September 10, 2025.
Nathan Howard, REUTERS
People mourn conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside the White House after he was fatally shot in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10, 2025.
People mourn conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside the White House after he was fatally shot in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10, 2025.
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A general view of the main scoreboard at Yankee Stadium during a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk before the game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers on Sep 10, 2025.
A general view of the main scoreboard at Yankee Stadium during a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk before the game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers on Sep 10, 2025.
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Mourners bring flags and flowers to a memorial for Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed in Utah, at the Turning Point headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Sept. 10, 2025.
Mourners bring flags and flowers to a memorial for Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed in Utah, at the Turning Point headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Sept. 10, 2025.
Caitlin O'Hara, REUTERS
Flags fly at half-staff at Utah Valley University where political activist Charlie Kirk was shot during an event on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his "American Comeback Tour" when he was shot in the neck and killed.
Flags fly at half-staff at Utah Valley University where political activist Charlie Kirk was shot during an event on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his "American Comeback Tour" when he was shot in the neck and killed.
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People congregate at Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix after news that the founder, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed at a rally in Utah on Sept. 10, 2025.
People congregate at Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix after news that the founder, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed at a rally in Utah on Sept. 10, 2025.
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People congregate at Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix after news that the founder, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed at a rally in Utah on Sept. 10, 2025.
People congregate at Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix after news that the founder, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed at a rally in Utah on Sept. 10, 2025.
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The American flag flies at half-staff at Dream City Church in Phoenix on the orders of President Donald Trump after conservative leader Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a campus event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025.
The American flag flies at half-staff at Dream City Church in Phoenix on the orders of President Donald Trump after conservative leader Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a campus event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025.
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People congregate at Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix after news that the founder, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed at a rally in Utah on Sept. 10, 2025.
People congregate at Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix after news that the founder, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed at a rally in Utah on Sept. 10, 2025.
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., makes remarks in the U.S. Capitol about the shooting of media personality Charlie Kirk, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., makes remarks in the U.S. Capitol about the shooting of media personality Charlie Kirk, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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