Charlie Kirk, a prominent figure associated with Turning Point USA, died at age 31 after being fatally shot in the carotid artery during an event in Utah. The news was confirmed by a statement from the nation’s leader, who addressed the tragedy publicly. Speaker Mike Johnson paused Congress for a moment of prayer in honor of Kirk and his family. Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika, and two young children. Earlier in the day, Erika shared a Bible verse on social media before the attack. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
