Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, during a public event at Utah Valley University. Authorities believe the sniper fired a single shot from a rooftop approximately 200 yards away before fleeing the scene. The FBI recovered a high-powered .30-06 Mauser bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel in nearby woods, along with one spent and three unspent rounds. Reports indicate that the ammunition was engraved with pro-transgender and anti-fascist messages, though the FBI has not independently confirmed these details. (The Guardian)

Investigators have collected additional forensic evidence, including palm prints, forearm imprints, and footwear impressions, which are currently under analysis. Surveillance footage has captured the suspect, described as college-aged and wearing dark clothing, but the individual remains unidentified. The FBI continues to investigate the motive behind the assassination, which has drawn widespread condemnation across the political spectrum.

In the wake of Kirk’s death, President Donald Trump announced that he would posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, praising him as a “martyr for truth.” The incident has intensified national discussions about political violence and its impact on public discourse. (