The Murder of Charlie Kirk

On Sept. 10, 2025, political activist and nonprofit founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed as he spoke in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University. In the moment of the gunfire, a huge local reaction began, and would be felt around the world in less than 24 hours. KSL was on the scene within minutes, and remained there for weeks. In those critical first moments, witnesses opened up to KSL about what they saw — simultaneously, which didn't end until over 24 hours later. In the aftermath of Kirk's death, witnesses opened up to KSL about what they saw, what they thought of the event and of the status of America as a whole. The stories below encompass KSL's reporting, which continues even still as Kirk's alleged killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, faces capital punishment in court.