Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika shared a post hours before his death that suggests she may have had a sense of foreboding.
Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon, making what would turn out to be the final stop of his American Comeback Tour, as he was struck by a single gunshot wound to the neck while sitting under a tent in the school’s courtyard.
Details regarding his family have since come to light.
Erika and the two young children she shared with Kirk were present at the “Prove Me Wrong” debate, which makes the circumstances even more tragic.
Rather curiously, she had taken to Twitter/X less than two hours before he was shot right in front of her, sharing a verse of scripture reading: “Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
“The fact that you posted this before the event, is a testament of the Lord,” someone wrote in the comments.
FBI Closing In On Charlie Kirk’s Shooter
Charlie and Erika tied the knot in 2021, having met three years prior. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in 2022; their son was born last May.
Law enforcement agencies have began a manhunt, with the FBI releasing a photo of a person of interest on Thursday, asking anyone with information to contact them.
The suspect, who was stationed on the roof of a building 130 meters away when he took the shot, ran into the woods right after. A high-powered bolt-action rifle was discovered in an area believed to be where he made his escape.
The Bureau is analyzing the weapon and the cloth it was wrapped in. A footwear impression, palm print, and forearm prints have also been obtained.
Charlie Kirk, a conservative and the co-founder of Turning Point USA, was a close ally of President Donald Trump.
His killing has sparked outrage across the United States as folks call for the shooter to be caught soon.
