Crime
Video shows moments Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University event in Orem
OREM, Utah – Shocking video circulating online shows the moment Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
According to law enforcement sources, a single round was discharged on campus, striking the visiting speaker. Emergency responders immediately attended to Kirk, who sustained injuries in the incident.
His current medical condition has not yet been publicly released.
The university issued a campus-wide alert shortly after the shooting, confirming that a suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to students, faculty, or staff.
The attack quickly drew national attention, with prominent political figures responding on social media. Utah Senator Mike Lee stated, “I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.”
Vice President JD Vance also commented on X, writing: “Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father.”
Law enforcement officials have not released the identity of the suspect or a possible motive.
The investigation remains active, with local police working alongside federal partners to process evidence and review security footage from the campus.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.