A chilling tweet from Charlie Kirk has come to light following his tragic death at a debating event in Utah.
Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10, during an event organized by his Turning Point USA group.
Just 20 minutes into his speech, shots rang out with approximately 3,000 attendees present.
Disturbing footage from the event shows Kirk jerking back in his seat as chaos ensued, with the crowd quickly dispersing. Numerous witnesses have recounted the terrifying moment.
Emma Pitts, a journalist from Deseret News who attended the debate, recounted to the BBC: “We all dropped to the ground, and I want to say we sat like that for about 30 to 45 seconds, and then everyone around us got up and started running.”
In the wake of this tragic event, a tweet posted by Kirk in 2014 has reemerged, reading: “Did I just get shot by an AR-15? Feels like it.”
The AR-15 rifle is renowned for its popularity in the United States, with an estimated 25 million owned by civilians.
This firearm has been infamously associated with numerous mass shootings in the country.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the type of weapon used in the attack on Kirk.
Donald Trump, a close ally of Kirk, publicly announced the commentator’s passing.
On Truth Social, Trump stated: “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.
“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!”
In response to the news, the Republican president ordered flags to be flown at half-mast nationwide.
“In honor of Charlie Kirk, a truly Great American Patriot, I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United States lowered to Half Mast until Sunday evening at 6 P.M,” he stated on social media.
Kamala Harris, Trump’s former presidential rival, also paid tribute.
She posted on X: “I am deeply disturbed by the shooting in Utah. Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family.
“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.”