The New York Yankees paid tribute to the conservative commentator and Trump ally Charlie Kirk, just hours after he was shot dead during an event at the Utah university. Prior to their match against Detroit Tigers, the Yankees held a moment of silence in Kirk’s memory,
Before tonight's game we held a moment of silence in memoriam of Charlie Kirk.
Kirk founded the youth activist group “Turning Point USA” and had become a fixture on college campuses. Charlie Kirk, a husband and father of two children, was 31 years old. pic.twitter.com/Fz5xPlmdu0---Advertisement---— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 10, 2025
‘Remembering Charlie Kirk,’ a message was shared on the big screen after US President Donald Trump confirmed about Kirk’s death.
New York Yankees honors Charlie Kirk with a moment of silence.
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Kirk, 31 was shot dead during a Q&A session at a campus event. The fatal shot was fired at him from the rooftop according to multiple reports. Authorities have still not released the suspect’s identity or disclosed any details. There is also a footage circulating on social media which has captured the tragic moment struck. In the video, the blood starts to pour from Kirk’s neck. The incident prompted Utah Valley University to evacuate the campus and cancel all classes until further notice.
