Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative figure and strong advocate of former President Donald Trump, tragically lost his life in a fatal shooting incident at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The incident occurred in the university’s quad near the campus food court around 12:25pm local time. Subsequently, a statement released on President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform confirmed Kirk’s passing, revealing that he was shot in the neck.
President Trump expressed his sorrow over Kirk’s untimely death, describing him as a beloved and respected individual, especially among the youth in the United States. Kirk, survived by his wife Erika and their children, was known as a devoted family man. Erika Frantzve, a real estate agent, had tied the knot with Kirk in May 2021 after meeting in 2019.
Frantzve, who holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations from Arizona State University, continued her academic pursuits by obtaining a Juris Master’s degree from Liberty University in 2017 and a Doctorate in Christian Leadership in 2022. She currently works as a real estate agent in New York City and is the founder of the nonprofit organization Everyday Heroes Like You, dedicated to community empowerment.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Frantzve hosts a podcast called Midweek Rise Up and manages her faith-based fashion brand, PROCLAIM Streetwear. Her achievements also include being crowned Miss Arizona USA in 2012 and showcasing her athletic talents by playing collegiate basketball for Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
The couple shares two young children, a daughter named Sarah Rose, born in 2021, and a son born in 2023. For further updates on this developing story, you can follow our live blog by clicking the provided link.
