Thomas Hess and friend Nolan Jenson stand in front of the Capitol with flags after members of the community gathered at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk came to Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday as part of “The American Comeback Tour,” in which attendees are invited to debate the conservative political activist at a “Prove Me Wrong” table in a public setting.
Roughly 20 minutes into the outdoor event, Kirk was shot in the neck by an unknown shooter who is still on the loose, and Kirk died later from the injury.
People gathered at the Utah state Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night to honor the life of the Turning Point USA founder. Deseret News photojournalist Scott G Winterton was there to document the somber gathering following the shooting.
A group of young people walk up the stairs on their way to a vigil as members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
The American and Utah flags are at half staff at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Dr. Kirk Moore holds his hand to his face as he becomes emotional as members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Andrea Daynes holds a flag high in the air as she and friend Ash join other members of the community at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Pastor Ron Williams and wife Tonya Williams join other members of the community in prayer as they gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Pastor Ron Williams of Ron Williams Ministries speaks to the crowd as members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Amanda Lee hugs her husband Charles Lee as they gather with other members of the community at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Pastor Ron Williams of Ron Williams Ministries prays as members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Members of the community gather at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Nolan Jenson and friend Thomas Hess hold flags as they stand in front of the Capitol after members of the community gathered at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Thomas Hess and friend Nolan Jenson stand in front of the Capitol with flags after members of the community gathered at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Thomas Hess holds a flag as he and friend Nolan Jenson stand in front of the Capitol after members of the community gathered at the Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor Charlie Kirk after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University and later died at a local hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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