Mourners pay tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Authorities did not immediately identify a motive, but the circumstances of the shooting drew renewed attention to an escalating threat of political violence in the United States that in the last several years has cut across the ideological spectrum.
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Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Scott G Winterton/The Deseret News via AP)
A Make America Great Again hat is placed at a growing vigil outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Thomas Hess and friend Nolan Jenson stand in front of the Capitol with flags after members of the community gathered at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Scott G Winterton/The Deseret News via AP)
Hand in hand, members of the community gather in prayer at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Scott G Winterton/The Deseret News via AP)
A well-wisher arrives at the national headquarters of Turning Point USA shown after the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the organization, during a Utah college event, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
A well-wisher is overcome after dropping off flowers at the national headquarters of Turning Point USA after the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, CEO of the organizaion, during a Utah college event Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
A well-wisher unfurls an American flag as she attends a Catholic rosary prayer vigil after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a Utah college event Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Well-wishers attend a Catholic rosary prayer vigil after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a Utah college event Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Well-wishers pay their respects at a makeshift memorial at the national headquarters of Turning Point USA after the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, CEO of the organization, during a Utah college event Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Well-wishers attend a Catholic rosary prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk he was shot and killed during a Utah college event Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
People attend a vigil at Timpanogos Regional Hospital for Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
People outside at Timpanogos Regional Hospital await the transport of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
Flowers rest next to a sign for Timpanogos Regional Hospital after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)
People attend a vigil for Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed earlier in the day, at Timpanogos Regional Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
Joseph Vogl stands outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
A photo of President Donald Trump is seen at a growing memorial for Charlie Kirk outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital after Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Ammon Paxton, a supporter of Charlie Kirk who witnessed the event as Kirk was shot and killed, visits a growing memorial outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
A sign is attached to an American flag at a growing vigil for Charlie Kirk outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital after Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The American flag and the state flag of Utah fly at half-mast at the Utah State Capitol after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
A person shows a photo of the shooting scene as they visit a growing vigil for Charlie Kirk outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital after Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
A community member arranges a candle at a growing vigil outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Brian Colton, left, sits with dog Louie and Skyler Baird, right, who was a close witness of the shooting, as they visit a growing memorial for Charlie Kirk outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital after Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The American flag and the state flag of Utah fly at half-mast at the Utah State Capitol after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Mindee Arritt, right, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Many Anne Yep, of Naperville, Ill., light candles as they attend a Catholic rosary prayer vigil after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a Utah college event Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Security guards stand outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Well-wishers attend a Catholic rosary prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk after he was shot and killed during a Utah college event Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Flowers are shown outside the Keller Building on the Utah Valley University campus as police walk nearby after Charlie Kirk was shot and died during Turning Point's visit to the university, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)
Law enforcement officials patrol the Utah Valley University campus Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
Law enforcement tapes off an area after Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot at Utah Valley University, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)
Charlie Kirk speaks before he is shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)
Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)