Charlie Kirk, 31: Activist and Author killed Wednesday Sep. 10 after he was tragically shot in the arteries, at an event. The event was located at Utah Valley University. Speaking to a large crowd an outdoor “Prove Me Wrong” debate. Witnesses say, he was speaking out against gun violence and mass shootings when the gun struck against the activist. “I was right up front,” DeChene said, who noted Kirk was, “ironically,” talking about gun control before he was shot. Suddenly, DeChene said she saw Kirk grab what she believed was his neck. “And there’s just blood pouring out everywhere and his eyes kind of rolled back,” she said. “At that point, I kind of looked up because it sounds like it came up from behind me, up the hill. It was just one pop, and then we all dropped to the ground. Then they told us all to run. So we all ran out.” Other witnesses also confirmed that he was about to answer a question about gun violence as he was fatally shot. The holder of the gun was still out as of Wednesday. Two people had been taken into custody, following the shooting. Hours after, the two had been released showing no ties to the shooting. As of now the shooter is unknown and looking for “anyone” who has any information against the political attack. Later announced by Trump that Kirk was announced dead and ordered all flags to be to be lowered in honor of Kirk with a 100,000 bounty for the suspect.
Authorities posted pictures of a “person of interest” asking for publics help of identifying the images. Videos against the suspect had been released as called a “sniper” above the buildings. Officials also recovered the weapon that was used, and described as a “high powered, bolt-action rifle.”
“Charlie elevated our national discourse, inspired our students, and proclaimed Christ crucified with vigor and conviction. He was not only a hero of the Christian faith but also the embodiment of what our Founders envisioned when they enshrined the First Amendment,” Ogles wrote. The FBI offering 100,000 to identify the shooter of Kirk’s assassination, being said “political Violence.”
