What is known

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025, during what is described as his “American Comeback Tour.” WIRED+3Reuters+3Utah News Dispatch+3
The shot was reported to have come from a nearby building, possibly a rooftop. WIRED+3Reuters+3KSUT+3
A “person of interest” was detained by law enforcement, interviewed, but was later released after authorities determined they were not connected to the shooting. Reuters+4KSUT+4KUNR+4
The university and local law enforcement have confirmed Kirk was struck. His condition has been described as critical. KOSU+3Reuters+3WIRED+3

There is no credible confirmation that Charlie Kirk has died. Multiple sources still report him as hospitalized, in critical condition. Utah News Dispatch+3Reuters+3People.com+3
There is no official confirmation of a murder verdict, or that the event has been classified legally as an assassination. Reuters+2KSUT+2

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