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Charlie Kirk’s close friend Jack Hibbs told Fox News Digital that he was incredible when he heard that the conservative fire was assassinated after talking to him a few hours ago.
“Of course, like everyone else, was my initial idea what was happening in our country?” Hibbs said. “But soon, I think my second thought, which is the general idea, is that Charlie is obviously a young man, not only with profound intelligence, he has a good one Faith in Jesus. ”
Kirk, 31, was shot dead while kicking off at the Utah “America Comeback Tour” on Wednesday. He left his wife Erika and two 1 and 3-year-old children.
Hibbs, pastor of Chino Hills, Calvary Church in Southern California, said Kirk had “a love for the Bible” and the two had “spent the Bible together over the past few years.”
He said Kirk’s assassination made him a “American martyr” which would encourage the entire generation of “numerous Charles” who would follow in his footsteps. ”
Charlie Kirk and pastor Jack Hibbs have had a close relationship over the past five years. (Pastor Jack Heabers)
Hibbs and Kirk have worked together on podcasts and cultural events over the past five years. Kirk has been invited to Hebs Church, It originates from the Jesus movement, from gender identity, abortion and school choice to prophecy in the Bible.
Kirk kicked him a few hours ago The American comeback journeyhe plans to travel to college campuses across universities in the United States and invite freelancers to debate and ask him publicly about his questions, Hibbs reached out to ask if he could get his brother into Utah events.
“Charlie was so kind and generous to give this stranger a front seat,” Hibbs said. “And I know that it was Charlie who loved me by loving my brother. That’s his extremely generous person.”
“My brother sent me photos of him and Charlie and stood together before the event started and everything looked great,” Hibbs said. “Then my brother called me right away during the shooting and I could hear people screaming and running, and my brother was about 25 to 35 feet away from Charlie.”
Hibbs urged Kirk supporters to remember that his killing was “the end of Charlie” because he had a huge faith.
Vigil held after Charlie Kirk’s assassination: “We must heal”
Charlie Kirk appeared in court on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, the founder of the American Turnover Point, spoke on his “America Comeback Journey” when he was shot and killed in the neck. (Trent Nelson/Salt Lake Tribune/Getty Images)
“It not only brought the entire generation to focus on Charlie, but also incited those who criticize him. They watched a young man give his life for his cause,” Shibbus said. “And I do believe that today’s outcome will backfire.
Kirk “Christian or pagan nation.”
“What a lot of people don’t realize is that they see Charlie Kirk, so to speak, on his armor, on stage or on the university campus, but Charlie is a very kind young man, very, very sympathetic,” Hibbs said.
Charlie Kirk was killed while launching Turning Point USA campus tour
First lady Melania Trump expressed condolences to the Kirk family as American turnaround founder Charlie Kirk left his wife Erika, a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son. (Charlie Kirk via Instagram)
During the 2016 election cycle, Kirk surfaced as one of the most influential voices in the Maga movement and established close ties with the Trump family. As the founder of Turning Point (TPUSA), he has built a nationwide platform that expands the voices of young conservatives and brings them to the political arena.
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Through the massive TPUSA campaign, Kirk positioned himself as a bridge between lawmakers and grassroots youth activists, creating a direct connection between political institutions and a new generation of conservative leaders. His efforts expanded to professional gatherings such as Black Leadership Summits, and during the presidency, young participants were even invited to the White House Donald TrumpThe first term provided them with a rare opportunity to interact with the president in person.
