Social media star and pro boxer Jake Paul has issued his own statement following the shocking killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The 31-year-old was in the middle of a student question-and-answer session at Utah Valley University when he was fatally shot in the neck.
University officials later confirmed that the deadly shot was fired from the Losee Center campus building – almost 200 yards away from where Kirk was sitting.
As of September 11, the shooter who killed Kirk remains unidentified and at large.
Authorities believe the attack was a targeted assassination. A high-powered bolt-action rifle was recovered near the scene, and according to latest reports, law enforcement is analyzing the evidence.
Kirk was rushed to Timpanogos Valley Hospital following the shooting, however his death was confirmed not long after.
Jake Paul responds to Kirk’s shooting
Jake Paul has often made his feelings known regarding political issues.
In October 2024, the YouTuber-turned-boxer endorsed Donald Trump for president in a near 20 minute video.
Paul was one of many in the sports world to react to Kirk’s death.
Charlie Kirk got shot for telling the truth. That is literally it.
What a mentally sick time we are living through
We need god more than ever
Praying for Charlie’s family and praying for these evil people to heal
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) September 10, 2025
Writing on X, the social media star said: “Charlie Kirk got shot for telling the truth. That is literally it.
“What a mentally sick time we are living through. We need God more than ever.
“Praying for Charlie’s family and praying for these evil people to heal.”
Kirk, who was the founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking to his audience in Utah as part of his American Comeback Tour.
On the day of his shooting, Kirk posted on social media saying: “WE. ARE. SO. BACK. Utah Vallet University is FIRED UP and READY for the first stop back on the American Comeback Tour.”
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