Charlie Kirk’s wife shared haunting words just before he was killed
And her words feel even more chilling in hindsight.
President Trump’s words
The murder of Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, has shaken the entire United States.
The controversial 31-year-old was shot on Wednesday while speaking at a university event in Utah, and the attack was captured on video. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries.
On Wednesday, President Trump stated that the shooting death of his close ally was fueled by rhetoric from the “radical left.” He vowed to hold accountable those behind political violence, as well as the “organizations that fund it and support it.”
So far, no one has been arrested in connection with the attack, but the FBI has shared a tipline seeking information about the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
”We have full resources devoted to this investigation, including tactical, operational, investigative and intelligence,” said Robert Bohls, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Salt Lake City office, in a post on X.
Celebrated their wedding anniversary in May
Charlie Kirk leaves behind his wife, Erika Frantzve, and their two young children — a three-year-old daughter and a 16-month-old son. The couple had only celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary in May.
According to social media posts from Kirk, the two tied the knot in May 2021 in what Frantzve described as a “very intimate” ceremony in Arizona. There were no bridesmaids or groomsmen, and Frantzve revealed she didn’t even have a bachelorette party.
Reflecting on weddings in a February post last year, Frantzve wrote:
“If you’re newly engaged and feeling the rush and pressure of preparing for the ‘big day,’ slow down. It’s one day; yes it marks a new chapter of life. Yes, it symbolizes a special covenant between you, your husband and the Lord.”
Erika Kirk is businesswoman, podcaster, philanthropist, and real estate agent at the Corcoran Group in New York City.
She previously held the title of Miss Arizona USA in 2012 and has described her upbringing as part of a tight-knit Catholic family. She attended Arizona State University, double-majoring in political science and international relations.
The touching video
Erika has built a career around faith, leadership, and entrepreneurship. She founded the nonprofit Everyday Heroes Like You, which supports under-recognized charities, and hosts the Midweek Rise Up podcast.
More recently, she launched her ministry program BIBLEin365, which aims to help individuals engage with scripture.
In the weeks prior to the tragedy, Charlie and Erika appeared with their children on Fox & Friends, where a touching moment was captured on camera: their young daughter ran across the studio floor toward her father, who graciously picked her up as she spotted him.
Erika Kirk’s haunting words
Just hours before Charlie Kirk was assassinated, his wife shared a haunting message on her X profile.
Erika Kirk posted a verse from Psalm 46:1, writing: ”God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
UVU officials said the fatal shot came from the top of the Losee Center, roughly 200 feet from where Kirk was sitting.
Authorities initially detained an elderly man, who was later cleared. A ‘person of interest’ was also taken into custody, as announced by Utah Governor Spencer Cox, but they too were subsequently released, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed.
In tribute to Kirk, President Trump announced that all American flags across the country will be flown at half-mast until Sunday evening.
