What Happened When Videos of Charlie Kirk’s Shooting Spread Online

Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Cellphone video of the moment was recorded and has circulated widely on social media, and platforms have said they are reviewing how to handle graphic content. The FBI has said agents are monitoring the situation, and local police have opened an investigation. Initially, a person was detained for questioning and then released; officials have given differing statements about a suspect's status.

The footage has prompted quick action from major platforms, which have removed or age-restricted some clips while elevating news coverage. Although officials have not released a complete timeline, reporters and eyewitnesses have described a single shot coming from a nearby building and a chaotic evacuation of the crowd. Since the event drew a large audience, the images and video were distributed fast and reached a wide public. Therefore, public discussion has focused on safety at campus events, the ethics of sharing violent videos, and how platforms moderate such material.