Core Points - Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and ally of former President Trump, was shot and killed during a speech in Orem, Utah, at the age of 31 [1][3] - The shooting occurred around 12:10 PM, with Kirk being shot while seated at an outdoor podium, leading to chaos as attendees fled the scene [3] - Trump expressed condolences on social media and ordered flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide until the evening of September 14 [5][10] Incident Details - The shooter, who was dressed in dark clothing, fired from a rooftop on campus, and the suspect has been apprehended [8] - Utah's Governor Spencer Cox described the incident as a "political assassination" [8] Background on Charlie Kirk - Kirk was a co-founder of the conservative nonprofit organization "Turning Point USA" and a significant figure in Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement [11] - His speech at Utah Valley University was part of a tour titled "Prove Me Wrong," where he invited audience members to debate political ideas [11] - Prior to the event, there were student petitions to cancel Kirk's speaking engagement at the university [11]
政治盟友被枪杀，特朗普下令降半旗
21世纪经济报道·2025-09-11 00:12