It is with the heaviest of hearts that we report that Charlie Kirk has passed away at the age of 31 after being shot at a TPUSA Event at Utah Valley University. He leaves behind his wife, Erika, and two children.

President Trump took to X to make an announcement:

From the Associated Press:

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, has died after being shot Wednesday at an event at Utah Valley University, President Trump said.

Kirk was a warrior in spreading conservative ideas while pushing people to think and debate.