A chilling social media post from Charlie Kirk has resurfaced after the Turning Point USA founder was shot dead at a debate event in Utah. The political commentator’s sudden death has shocked supporters and critics alike, but it is the eerie tweet he posted 11 years ago that has captured public attention amid the tragedy.
A Debate Turns Deadly
The incident took place at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10, where Kirk was hosting a debate under his organization’s banner. According to reports, around 3,000 attendees were present as Kirk began his presentation. Less than 20 minutes into the event, shots rang out, causing chaos and panic.
Emma Pitts, a reporter from Deseret News who was at the event, recounted the terrifying scene 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," she said.
Videos from the scene showed Kirk recoiling in his chair just before the audience scattered in fear.
The Tweet That Haunts
Amid the shock and grief, an unsettling tweet from Kirk in 2014 has gone viral once more. In the post, he wrote: “Did I just get shot by an AR-15? Feels like it.”
The AR-15, a semi-automatic rifle widely owned by civilians in the US—with estimates suggesting around 25 million in circulation—is often associated with mass shootings. Though authorities have not confirmed the type of weapon used in the attack, the eerie connection between the tweet and the method of assassination has fueled speculation and sorrow across social media.
A Nation Mourns
The news of Kirk’s death was shared by President Donald Trump, a close ally. On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump paid tribute: “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 added, “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 honor of Kirk, Trump ordered all American flags to be flown at half-mast until Sunday evening, calling him a “truly Great American Patriot.”
Voices From Across the Spectrum
Kirk’s passing drew responses from political figures across the aisle. Kamala Harris, former vice president and Trump’s rival in the 2024 election, expressed deep concern on X: “I am deeply disturbed by the shooting in Utah. Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family.”
She condemned the violence, stating, “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.”
As investigators continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the assassination, the resurfaced tweet serves as a haunting reminder of how fate, coincidence, and foresight can blur in tragic moments. Whether it was an uncanny prediction or merely a dark sense of humor, the words Kirk penned years ago have now become part of the narrative surrounding his death, leaving both supporters and critics grappling with the eerie coincidence.
A Debate Turns Deadly
The incident took place at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10, where Kirk was hosting a debate under his organization’s banner. According to reports, around 3,000 attendees were present as Kirk began his presentation. Less than 20 minutes into the event, shots rang out, causing chaos and panic.
Emma Pitts, a reporter from Deseret News who was at the event, recounted the terrifying scene 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," she said.
Videos from the scene showed Kirk recoiling in his chair just before the audience scattered in fear.
The Tweet That Haunts
Amid the shock and grief, an unsettling tweet from Kirk in 2014 has gone viral once more. In the post, he wrote: “Did I just get shot by an AR-15? Feels like it.”
The AR-15, a semi-automatic rifle widely owned by civilians in the US—with estimates suggesting around 25 million in circulation—is often associated with mass shootings. Though authorities have not confirmed the type of weapon used in the attack, the eerie connection between the tweet and the method of assassination has fueled speculation and sorrow across social media.
Did I just get shot by an AR-15? Feels like it.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) June 22, 2014
A Nation Mourns
The news of Kirk’s death was shared by President Donald Trump, a close ally. On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump paid tribute: “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 added, “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 honor of Kirk, Trump ordered all American flags to be flown at half-mast until Sunday evening, calling him a “truly Great American Patriot.”
Voices From Across the Spectrum
Kirk’s passing drew responses from political figures across the aisle. Kamala Harris, former vice president and Trump’s rival in the 2024 election, expressed deep concern on X: “I am deeply disturbed by the shooting in Utah. Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family.”
I am deeply disturbed by the shooting in Utah. Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 10, 2025
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.
She condemned the violence, stating, “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.”
As investigators continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the assassination, the resurfaced tweet serves as a haunting reminder of how fate, coincidence, and foresight can blur in tragic moments. Whether it was an uncanny prediction or merely a dark sense of humor, the words Kirk penned years ago have now become part of the narrative surrounding his death, leaving both supporters and critics grappling with the eerie coincidence.
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