Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, age 31

Lost to gun violence on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah.

Photo sources:

• Contributed photo
• https://www.charliekirk.com/

News sources:

• NBC News: What we know about the case against the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk
• The Herald Journal: Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become 'more political' and likely acted alone, authorities say
• Sep 10: What We Know About the Charlie Kirk Shooting and Search for a Suspect
• NBC News: Charlie Kirk's assassin not necessarily an expert marksman, former ATF agents say
• BBC News: Charlie Kirk shooting latest: FBI releases 'person of interest' images and offers $100,000 reward
• MSN
• NBC News: Live updates: Photo of person of interest in Charlie Kirk assassination released, rifle recovered
• https://k24.digital/crimescandals/trump-ally-charlie-kirk-assassinated-at-campus-event
• primetimer.com: Was Charlie Kirk shooter seen running outside campus? Viral video debunked
• KUTV: Activist, social media personality Charlie Kirk schedules events at two Utah universities
• Sep 10: Deseret News: Police release image of ‘person of interest’
• Sep 10: Manhunt Continues for Killer of Charlie Kirk, Charismatic Right-Wing Activist
• Sep 10: Deseret News: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in Utah
• Gun Violence Archive

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• Orem, UT - October 1, 2021
• Orem, UT - February 28, 2019
• Orem, UT - January 5, 2019
• Orem, UT - December 28, 2015
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