MEGYN Kelly broke down during a livestream when she found out the devastating news of the death of political activist Charlie Kirk.
In a heartbreaking clip, Kelly began crying as she confirmed to the audience of her show, The Megyn Kelly Show, that 31-year-old Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk died.
Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10[/caption]
Megyn Kelly broke down on her show while announcing the news of his death[/caption]
Charlie Kirk leaves behind his wife, Erika Frantzve, and two daughters[/caption]
Kirk, founder of the nonprofit Turning Point USA, which supported conservatives on college campuses, was assassinated on September 10 during a debate event at Utah Valley University.
A video shared on social media shows a single gunshot hitting Kirk, causing blood to pour out of the side of his neck.
The political activist was declared dead just hours later, when President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social announcing his death.
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” Trump posted.
“He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us.
“Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
Kirk was friends with many high-profile members of the conservative media, including Megyn Kelly.
The former Fox News journalist was speaking with political commentator Glenn Beck when she learned the news about her friend.
“There are outlets reporting the worst right now, Glenn,” Kelly said.
“Oh my god, he’s dead,” she tearfully reiterated.
Kelly devastatingly said, “I am so sorry to be bringing you this news.
“I am sorry for what it means for our country, for Charlie – poor dear Charlie and his family,” she continued.
Kirk leaves behind his wife, Erika, and two young daughters.
“I am sorry for what it’s going to mean for the debates that we have yet to have – that he would have won, he would have put everyone to shame on, as he had been.”
Timeline of Charlie Kirk shooting
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
11:52 am MDT – The shooter, described as a college-age individual, arrives on campus before maneuvering onto a rooftop.
12:00 pm – Charlie Kirk is scheduled to host a debate in the UVU Fountain Courtyard.
12:10 pm – A shot is fired at Kirk from 200 yards away and hits him in the neck. The event is immediately evacuated and a man is taken into custody.
1:02 pm – President Donald Trump posts a call to pray for Kirk on Truth Social.
1:37 pm – UVU closes campus, cancels classes, and tells students to leave campus immediately.
1:50 pm – Officials confirm Kirk is in critical condition to the Associated Press.
2:40 pm – Trump confirms Kirk has died, hailing him “great, legendary” in a post on Truth Social.
4:21 pm FBI Director Kash Patel shares on X that the ‘subject for the horrific shooting’ is in custody.
4:30 pm – Utah Governor Spencer Cox, speaking at a press conference, brands Kirk’s death a ‘political assassination. Cox adds there is a ‘person of interest’ in custody and a man arrested earlier has been released.
7:59 pm – Patel, the FBI director, confirmed a second subject taken into custody in connection with Kirk’s shooting was released after being interrogated by law enforcement.
September 11
7:15 am – Officials hold a press conference where they announce they have “good video” of the suspect and they recovered the “high-action bolt rifle” in the nearby woods.
Kelly continued to express her anger and frustration at the situation in between tears.
“And I’m angry, really angry about how this happened, why this happened, and why we don’t have a person in custody.”
Politicians across both parties have reacted to the tragic death and condemned such violence.
“I am deeply disturbed by the shooting in Utah. Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family,” Kamala Harris posted on X.
“Let me be clear: Political violence has no place in America. I condemn this act, and we all must work together to ensure this does not lead to more violence.”
Elected officials reaction to Charlie Kirk shooting
- Vice President JD Vance: “Dear God, protect Charlie in his darkest hour.”
- Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg: “Political violence must be always and totally rejected,” Buttigieg wrote on X. “Praying for him and all who may have been injured or impacted.”
- California Governor Gavin Newsom: “The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.”
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker: “The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrifying. Political violence has no place in this country and should never become the norm. I’m sending my sympathies to his family and friends at this time.”
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis: “The way to resolve political disputes is not through violence. The way to do that is to ask questions, debate. An attack on the idea that we resolve these things through reasoned debate and elections.”
- NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani: I’m horrified by the shooting of Charlie Kirk at a college event in Utah. Political violence has no place in our country.”
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Praying for @charliekirk11″
Trump, who was friends with Kirk, called the shooting a “dark moment” for the country.
“This is a dark moment for America,” Trump said.
“My administration will find each and every one of those who contributed to this atrocity, and to other political violence, including the organisations that fund it and support it.”
A manhunt is currently underway for the shooter of the targeted attack.
