Manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s Killer Continues as Trump Decries ‘Dark Moment for America’

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Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter
September 11, 2025

Manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s Killer Continues as Trump Decries ‘Dark Moment for America’

The United States is reeling from the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during a public event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Kirk, 31, founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump, was addressing a crowd of approximately 3,000 attendees when a sniper’s bullet struck him in the neck. He was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to a nearby hospital. [1]

In a solemn address from the Oval Office, former President Trump condemned the killing as a “dark moment for America,” attributing the act to escalating political rhetoric and violence. He lauded Kirk as a “tremendous person” and a “martyr for truth and freedom,” pledging that justice would be served. [2]
Utah Governor Spencer Cox labeled the incident a “political assassination,” emphasizing the gravity of the attack on democratic discourse. [3] Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are actively investigating the shooting. A person of interest has been taken into custody; however, authorities have not confirmed any charges or the individual’s involvement in the crime. [4]

The assassination has elicited a bipartisan outpouring of grief and condemnation. Former President Barack Obama stated, “This kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy,” extending condolences to Kirk’s family. [4] International leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, also expressed their sorrow and emphasized the importance of safeguarding free speech and political engagement.

Charlie Kirk was renowned for his fervent advocacy of conservative values and his efforts to mobilize young voters through Turning Point USA. His death marks a significant escalation in politically motivated violence in the United States, prompting renewed discussions on the security of public figures and the state of political discourse.
As the investigation unfolds, the nation watches closely, grappling with the implications of this tragic event on its democratic institutions and societal cohesion.

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