11-Year-Old Tweet From Charlie Kirk Goes Viral After His Death
The political world was rocked this week by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA. Kirk was fatally shot on September 10 during a live debate at Utah Valley University, in front of an estimated crowd of 3,000 attendees.
The tragic incident has dominated national headlines and ignited intense discussions across political and social circles. Amid the chaos and mourning, one detail has resurfaced that has left many stunned: a tweet Kirk posted in 2014, which many are now calling “hauntingly prophetic
The Shooting at Utah Valley University
Charlie Kirk was known for his energetic debates on controversial topics, often engaging with critics across the country. At the Utah Valley University event, he was roughly 20 minutes into a debate when a single gunshot rang out.
Eyewitnesses described the immediate aftermath as chaotic and terrifying. Kirk, seated under a canopy, was struck in the neck. Videos from the scene show him recoiling in his chair as horrified attendees ducked and screamed.
Emma Pitts, a journalist with Deseret News who witnessed the event, told 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.”
Security rushed to the stage, and Kirk was transported to a nearby hospital, but his injuries were fatal. The suspect remains at large, and authorities have launched a multi-agency investigation involving both state police and the FBI.
A Tweet That Feels Like a Prediction
As tributes poured in, social media users discovered a tweet Kirk had posted on June 23, 2014:
“Did I just get shot by an AR-15? Feels like it.”
At the time, it seemed like a sarcastic remark, perhaps tied to his debates on gun control and Second Amendment rights. After his assassination, however, the tweet has taken on a chilling resonance.
The tweet quickly went viral, being shared tens of thousands of times across X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram. Many see it as eerily foreshadowing the tragic event nearly a decade later.
