A video circulating on social media captures a young man stealing hats from a merchandise table moments after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University. The incident occurred following Kirk’s death during a speech at the Orem campus, where he collapsed after being struck by a single gunshot.
The footage, shared on TikTok, shows the man removing red hats adorned with the phrase “The American Comeback” from a table. As he takes multiple items, voices in the background urge him to “grab me a hat.” Security personnel intervene, shouting, “What are you doing? Get the f out,” before the individual leaves with at least one hat. The video ends with another man picking up a discarded hat, though details about its wording remain unclear.
Kirk, 31, was a co-founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent figure in conservative circles. His death has sparked widespread condemnation, with critics highlighting the escalating tensions surrounding political violence. The incident has also drawn scrutiny after other media outlets faced backlash for their coverage of the tragedy.