Erika Kirk recently shared an emotional account of her husband Charlie’s tragic death, which occurred on September 10 when he was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. Charlie, a prominent political figure and founder of Turning Point USA, was gunned down while passionately advocating for his beliefs. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, was apprehended shortly after and charged with several counts, including the murder of Charlie.
At Charlie’s memorial, Erika reflected on their marriage and her new role as CEO of Turning Point USA. She spoke about the heart-wrenching moment she saw Charlie’s lifeless body in the hospital. Describing the emotional shock, she mentioned that despite the tragedy, she could still see the man she loved. She revealed that the surgeon had told her Charlie’s death was instantaneous, sparing him from any pain or suffering. The faint smile on his lips, she said, was a sign of God’s mercy in the midst of such a tragic event.
Erika shared that the surgeon confirmed the nature of Charlie’s injury, explaining that even if he had been in the operating room, nothing could have been done to save him. The bullet, which struck Charlie’s neck, was so powerful that it typically would have exited his body, but miraculously, it didn’t. The surgeon noted that this rare occurrence was another sign of mercy, as Charlie’s body stopped the bullet before it could cause further damage.
In a poignant moment, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, Andrew Kolvet, spoke about the lack of an exit wound and how it was viewed as an extraordinary occurrence. He shared the surgeon’s disbelief, noting that such bullets usually travel through the body with great force. Yet, in Charlie’s case, his body had somehow prevented the bullet from passing through, further emphasizing the mystery and tragic nature of his death.