Musavat.com reports that U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the death of Republican politician and well-known conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
In his statement, the President said that Kirk passed away following a shooting and that his tragic death at a young age should be considered a great loss for America.
Donald Trump ordered the flags in the country to be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for Charlie Kirk's memory.
CHRONOLOGY OF THE TRAGEDY:
• September 10, 2025 – While the "American Comeback Tour" event was taking place at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck. The incident occurred live and the entire country witnessed it in real time.
• Moment of the attack – When gunshots were heard, Kirk was on stage, suffering a gunshot wound to the neck and remained covered in blood. The crowd panicked, and the event was immediately halted.
• Investigations – The attack was carried out by a suspect who fired from a distance of 200 meters. The suspect was detained; FBI and ATF launched investigations. The university was closed.
• Initial information – After the attack, conflicting reports spread: some medical sources said Kirk was alive, but the Associated Press, Utah state speaker, and U.S. House speaker Mike Johnson confirmed the death news. A minute of silence was observed in the Congress hall in memory of Kirk.
• Political reactions – Both Republicans and Democrats condemned the attack. Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Senator Mike Lee, and other politicians called for prayers for Kirk.
However, in the end, it was officially confirmed with President Trump's statement that Kirk was no longer alive.
