"It's an act of violence that is intended to change people's beliefs or undermine society, and that's what these people want us to do," said Rob Chadwick, who retired from the FBI after more than 20 years.

In Sept. 10, 2025, shortly after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on the campus of Utah Valley University, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff until Sept. 14 in memory of the conservative activist.

Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA organization has chapters at several Minnesota universities and high schools. He was also an early mentor to a state senator.

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. He was 31 years old. After Kirk's death was confirmed, a story about Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson making a generous donation went viral on social media.

The popular conservative activist killed while speaking at a college campus in Utah Wednesday was also scheduled for a Minnesota visit later this month.

Neither Jefferson, the Minnesota Vikings, nor anyone related to Kirk had posted about the claim on social media or released a statement announcing the supposed donation. Additionally, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported on Sept. 11 that the Vikings confirmed the claim was false.

In the days since the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump has ramped up his attacks on “the radical left,” whom he blames for his friend’s death and broader political violence.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is receiving some praise and backlash this weekend for something he didn't actually do. Earlier this week, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.

Rep. Ryan Zinke said the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was a "watershed moment" and that political disagreements should not lead to violence.