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**Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Dead After Shooting at Utah University Event**
**OREM, UT -** Charlie Kirk, the founder of the prominent conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. The shooting occurred on September 10th, during the first stop of Turning Point USA’s “The American Comeback Tour.”
Kirk, a husband and father of two young children, was a well-known figure in conservative circles. News of his death prompted a response from former President Donald Trump, who posted on social media, calling Kirk “Great, and even Legendary” and expressing his condolences to Kirk’s wife, Erika, and family.
Turning Point USA released a statement asking for prayers for Kirk’s loved ones. Erika Kirk shared a Bible verse on social media earlier in the day.
Erika Kirk is a former Miss Arizona USA, a collegiate basketball player, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Biblical studies. She is also the founder of a faith-based clothing line and two non-profit organizations. The couple married in 2021 and have two young children. They often shared glimpses of their family life on social media.
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