Utah — Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot roughly 15 minutes ago while speaking outdoors at a college campus, according to initial reports from law enforcement and eyewitnesses. The event, which had drawn a large crowd of students, faculty, and community members, was part of a scheduled national tour stop. Witnesses say the incident unfolded suddenly, with gunfire interrupting Kirk’s remarks and sending the crowd into chaos. He was struck in the neck and quickly pulled away by security personnel. His condition remains unknown at this time.
Authorities have identified the suspect as 72 year-old Robin Feldor. Early accounts suggest he was positioned among the audience before producing a firearm and opening fire. He was subdued quickly by campus police and other responding officers who were already present at the event to provide security. Officials have not released information on a possible motive or whether there were prior threats connected to the visit, but the investigation is now moving rapidly as law enforcement interviews witnesses and processes the scene.
Emergency medical teams were dispatched within minutes. Kirk was treated on site before being transported to a nearby hospital, where doctors are working to stabilize his condition. Several audience members required medical attention as well, though most injuries were not from gunfire but from the stampede-like rush to exit the area. Students described diving to the ground, hiding behind benches, and pulling friends to safety as the sound of gunfire echoed across the open space. “It was pure panic, nobody knew how many shots were coming or what was happening,” one student said.
University officials released a brief statement confirming the shooting and condemning the violence. They urged students and staff to stay clear of the campus until further notice, while pledging to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation. Leaders stressed that the campus community was shaken, describing the attack as “deeply troubling” and promising additional updates once more was known.
For now, many questions remain unanswered. The most pressing is Charlie Kirk’s condition, which has not yet been publicly disclosed. Investigators will also work to uncover why Robin Feldor carried out the attack, how he was able to bring a firearm into the crowd, and what security measures may need to be re-examined. Law enforcement officials are expected to hold a press conference later today, but until then, uncertainty hangs over both the university and the wider community that witnessed the sudden eruption of violence.
