((Newsnation– Farther than being a conservative activist, Charlie Kerk He was a husband of Erika Kirk and a 3 -year -old daughter and a one -year -old son.
Kirk, 31, It was assassinated on Wednesday While at the Turning Point Usa event at Utah Valley University. Fire is still generally.
Erika Kirk, Ni Franzaf, has publicly not commented since her husband was killed.
Who is Erika Kirk?
Erika Kirk is a 36 -year -old mother for two children from Arizona.
She is married to Charlie Kerk since May 8, 2021, and is known as a businesswoman, improved, and PodCaster.
It hosts a podcast twice a week. “Mid -week rises“Which aims to” push you to drive, the biblical leadership of your challenge, and the sacred book that the fabric is to put your heart for the best unless it has not yet come. “
Erika Kirk also founded “advertisement“A valuable clothing company.
The NCAA basketball was played for the University of Reges in Denver, Colorado, and won the Miss Arizona competition in 2012. She also graduated with a double specialization in political science and international relations from Arizona State University and the Master of Jurisprudence in American Legal Studies at Liberty University.
What happened to Charlie Kirk?
Charlie Kerk was assassinated while talking to university students at Utah Valley University as part of the “American Return Tour” from Turning Point Usa. He went regularly to colleges throughout the country to discuss and discuss cultural issues, to become an internationally known figure.
On Friday, the authorities set Tyler Robinson, 22, as a suspect. President Donald Trump earlier that morning revealed his arrest, saying in an interview with Fox News, “With a high degree of certainty, we have.”
Investigators said The shooter was on the surface From a building 200 yard from Charlie Kirk was talking He jumped from the roof and fled through a neighborhood after the shooting. A high -power gun is found in the nearby forest and is believed to be the weapon used in the shooting.
Investigators released pictures of a person with an interest and say They have “good footage” from the shooter. The FBI, responsible for Robert Bouhels, said that the suspect seemed to have a college age and well mixed with this event.
What is Turnting Point Usa?
Charlie Kerk participated in the founding of Turning Point Usa in 2012 when he was 18 years old. The non -profit political organization calls for conservative policy on the campus of secondary schools and colleges, and grows significantly over the years.
According to its website, the organization’s mission is to “identify, train, train and organize students to promote the principles of financial responsibility, free markets and the limited government.”
The group says it has a presence on more than 3,500 university campus and describes itself as the largest and fastest youth organization in America.
How did Charlie and Erika Kirk met?
according to Video of a turning pointThe husband went on the first date in 2019. Erika Kirk Instagram The account is filled with pictures and videos of her husband and children, often together, as well as her Christian faith.
“I met her and we had a very long dinner, which was very close to almost an interview.”
In her autobiography, Erika Kirk expands her love for her husband.
“Above all, Erika is proud of her role as Charlie Kerk’s wife and mother of their precious son and daughter,” Read.
“With its continued growth in its service, leadership and entrepreneurship, Erika is still committed to the inspiration of others to live with the purpose, the roots of faith, and the love of Christ in every aspect of life,” continues.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.