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.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.