Charlie Kirk Was Killed On September 10
On Wednesday, September 10, Charlie Kirk was shot during an appearance at Utah Valley University. After being rushed to the hospital, Kirk was pronounced dead. His death was confirmed by President Trump on Truth Social.
There is still an ongoing manhunt to find the shooter, who authorities say “appears to be college-aged.” The FBI recently released surveillance photos of him to get the public’s help.
Charlie Kirk’s Company, Turning Point USA, Issues A Statement
One day after Kirk was killed, the company the founded, Turning Point USA, released a statement on social media.
Turning Point USA is a nonprofit organization that aims “to identify, educate, train, and organize
students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government,” according to their website.
In the statement, they wrote, “Every one of us at Turning Point USA is crushed and devastated by the hateful murder of our founder and guiding light, Charlie Kirk. All of us have lost a leader, a mentor, and a friend. Above all, our hearts are with Erika and their two children. Charlie was the ideal husband and the perfect father. Above all else, we ask you to pray for the Kirks after the incomprehensible loss they have suffered.”
The statement continued:
“More than anyone, Charlie believed in the power of argument and good-faith debate to find the truth and guider people towards, if not agreement, then at least mutual understanding. Charlie was no stranger to threats. He received thousands throughout his life. But he always prioritized reaching as many young Americans as possible over his own personal safety. Now, Charlie has become America’s greatest martyr to the freedom of speech he so adored.”
The statement revealed that Kirk started Turning Point USA in his parents’ garage when he was just 18 years old with no money, but big dreams.
They called him “fundamentally decent, always eager to make new friends and allies and to support and defend the ones he had already made,” and said his values “were timeless American ones: Honesty, forthrightness, duty, loyalty, and fair play.”
They ended their statement talking about how he will be remembered.
“Although Charlie is gone, his legacy will endure. He shall not grow old; age shall not weary him. For all time, he will remain the brave young man who inspired tens of millions of Americans to better themselves and take action to better America. All of us will miss Charlie. None of us will ever forget him.”
Read their full statement below.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kirk family.