Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jimmy Kimmel, Chris Pratt, Rosie O'Donnell, Kid Rock and more Hollywood stars posted tributes on social media.

The Context

The shooting of a prominent political organizer at a college event raised immediate national concern about political violence, campus safety and the risks faced by high?profile speakers.

Authorities are treating the incident as an active homicide investigation and a manhunt for a suspected shooter; the event has intensified discussion about civility and the protection of public?facing figures.

What To Know

The gunshot that killed Kirk was fired from a rooftop while he addressed an audience estimated at roughly 3,000 people, the Associated Press reported. Kirk was taken to a hospital but later pronounced dead.

Turning Point USA confirmed Kirk's death in a statement posted to social media: "It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Charles James Kirk has been murdered by a gunshot that took place during Turning Point USA's 'The American Comeback Tour' campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025."

"May he be received into the merciful arms of our loving Savior, who suffered and died for Charlie. We ask that everyone keep his family and loved ones in your prayers. We ask that you please respect their privacy and dignity at this time."

What People Are Saying

President Donald Trump said on Truth Social: "The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!"