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Utah Lawmaker Raises $50K for Charlie Kirk Memorial

9/13/2025

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Story summary
  • A Utah lawmaker has launched a $50,000 fundraiser for a memorial to Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University following his shooting death on September 10, 2025.
  • Senator Daniel McCay plans to include a bronze plaque with an inscription by Kirk.
  • As of Thursday morning, $1,298 has been raised from 22 donations.
  • Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was a notable conservative figure and ally of Donald Trump.
  • Authorities have recovered the weapon and have surveillance footage of an unidentified suspect.