Charlie Kirk, 31, was flown home to Arizona after his tragic death in Utah. The conservative activist was fatally shot on September 10
while speaking at Utah Valley University, shocking the nation. Graphic videos of the moment have circulated widely, fueling grief and disbelief.
The FBI has released an image of a person of interest and continues its manhunt, with footage showing
a figure fleeing across a rooftop believed to be the shooter.
Meanwhile, Kirk’s family and friends mourn deeply. Vice President JD Vance, a close friend, shared
memories of Kirk’s personal and political support. To honor him, Vance arranged for Air Force Two
to return Kirk’s body to Arizona. A video shows Vance helping carry the casket in Salt Lake City.
When the plane landed in Phoenix, air traffic control sent a solemn tribute: “Welcome home, Charlie.
You didn’t deserve it. May God bless your family.” His widow, Erika, walked hand-in-hand with Usha Vance,
clutching a rosary as National Guard members carried the coffin.
Kirk’s funeral will take place next week. Former President Donald Trump, calling it his “obligation,”
will attend and posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.