New York Yankees hold moment of silence for Charlie Kirk

The New York Yankees held a moment of silence in remembrance of Charlie Kirk before Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers.

Kirk was shot and killed during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, earlier in the day.

He was a right-wing talk show host who founded Turning Point USA, a conservative youth-focused organization, in 2012.

He also spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in 2024. 

Kirk was a known ally of President Donald Trump, who confirmed Kirk's death after the shooting on the college campus.

Trump is scheduled to make an appearance at Yankee Stadium, where the team is expected to hold a pregame ceremony to recognize the victims and heroes of 9/11.