How much political violence are we going to tolerate? On Friday, authorities announced that Utah officials had detained a man suspected of shooting Kirk. AdvertisementAs the investigation surrounding Kirk’s assassination continues to unfold, both Republican and Democratic officials have continued to strongly condemn the fatal shooting. Anadolu via Getty Images Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, United States on September 10, 2025. AdvertisementExperts warn that rhetoric blaming Democrats for Kirk’s death could lead to more political violence.