UMVA has learned that a shocking incident unfolded at Utah Valley University, where far-right activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a rally on September 10, 2025.
The event was marred by chaos as hundreds of people ran in terror, and Kirk, 31, appeared to be shot in the neck while speaking. The aftermath of the shooting left a trail of devastation and grief.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that a student, Hunter Kozak, who had just asked Kirk a question about gun deaths seconds before the shooting, is still grappling with the trauma of that day. Hunter, a 29-year-old mathematics student, had spent weeks preparing for the debate, memorizing statistics on gun violence to challenge Kirk's assertions.
In particular, Hunter wanted to confront Kirk about his claim that transgender people are more likely to be mass shooters. He had researched the statistics and was ready to defend his findings, hoping to change people's minds.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Hunter asked Kirk, "Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass shooters over the last ten years?" Kirk replied, "Too many." Hunter then followed up with, "In America, it's five. Do you know how many mass shooters there have been over the last ten years?"
Kirk responded by asking, "Counting or not counting gang violence?" and seconds after Hunter replied, "not counting", Kirk was shot. The footage shows Hunter shaking for a few seconds before ducking to the ground.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Hunter has been dealing with profound grief and struggling to interact with others due to his unique circumstance. He has also been subjected to death threats and conspiracy theories, with some accusing him of being a "paid actor" or signaling the gunman.
UMVA has gathered that Tyler Robinson has been arrested over Kirk's death, but the incident continues to have a lasting impact on those who witnessed it. Hunter expressed his grief, saying, "I disagree vehemently with almost everything Charlie Kirk said. But he was also a human being. He was a father-of-two like me, and his children have to grow up without a father."
