Charlie Kirk, a prominent Conservative activist and fervent supporter of former President Donald Trump, has been shot during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
The incident occurred around 12:25pm local time in the university’s quad near the campus food court.
A spokesperson for Kirk confirmed the incident to Fox News, stating, “Charlie Kirk has been shot at Utah Valley University. Condition unknown.” The news comes as Trump health fears spark debate as Jon Stewart takes brutal swipe.
‘A single shot rang out’
Scott Trotter, Senior Director of Public Relations at UVU, also confirmed the details of the incident to the BBC. He said, “A single shot rang out in the quad near the food court on the Utah Valley University Orem Campus as Mr. Charlie Kirk began speaking at his planned rally. We can confirm that Mr. Kirk was shot, but we don’t know his condition.”
Kirk, a family man who is married to real estate agent Erika Frantzve, with whom he shares two children, a daughter and a son, was rushed to a nearby hospital. No further details on his condition have been released as yet, reports the Express US.
Who is Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika Frantzve?
Kirk and his wife met in 2019 before going on to marry in May 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Frantzve has a degree in Political Science and International Relations. She studied at Arizona State University. She also obtained a Juris Master’s degree from Liberty University in 2017, as well as a Doctorate in Christian Leadership which she obtained in 2022.
Professional career in real estate
She works as a real estate agent for The Corcoran Group in New York City.
Frantzve is also the founder of nonprofit organization Everyday Heroes Like You, which focuses on empowering communities.
Media and business ventures
She also hosts a podcast titled Midweek Rise Up, which made its debut in 2019, as well as running her own faith-based fashion brand, PROCLAIM Streetwear.
Frantzve also has a former beauty queen title to add to her impressive resume, after she was crowned Miss Arizona USA in 2012.
A fan of sports, she also put her skills to good use and played collegiate basketball for Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
Family life
How many children do Charlie Kirk and his wife Erika Frantzve have?
Kirk and Frantzve shared two young children. Their daughter, Sarah Rose, born in 2021, and a son born in 2023.