Charlie Kirk shot in the neck at conservative students’ rally in Utah – horror video shows moment MAGA star is ambushed by gunman at his own event | 10 Sept 2025 | Charlie Kirk has been shot in the neck at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem. The conservative firebrand, 31, was speaking to students when someone opened fire at the school on Wednesday, according to officials. Kirk’s condition remains unclear but he was taken to a hospital. Horrific footage of the incident shared on social media showed Kirk’s neck violently snapping back after a shot rang out. Someone is in custody following the shooting, according to an alert sent to students.