Charlie Kirk, founder of nonprofit Turning Point USA, speaks before being shot during his visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10, 2025. Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP
Commentary
Sadly, human history is rife with examples of public figures being killed for the views they hold. It made it no less jarring when we witnessed the horrific assassination of American pundit Charlie Kirk while he was ironically speaking about gun violence. Video of the event quickly spread throughout social media, and it drove home just how unexpectedly a person’s life can be snuffed out if a lunatic chooses to target them at a public venue.
