According to the surgeon who tried to save the life of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk after he was shot on Wednesday, September 10, a miracle may have happened that day.
Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet, who was also the producer for the Charlie Kirk Show, posted the story on X Saturday evening, appearing to respond to a wave of conspiracy theories that are circulating on social media about how Kirk was killed.
Authorities have arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who they believe shot Kirk from the rooftop of another building on the college campus where Kirk was speaking to a large crowd at the outdoor event. A trove of evidence has been collected, including text messages where Robinson admitted the murder to his roommate. In addition, Robinson reportedly admitted his actions to his parents, who convinced him to turn himself in. Yet, multiple other opinions are being pushed on social media, including some who claim Kirk was shot from behind.
Kolvet has posted the following statement, sharing what he was told by the surgeon:
I want to address some of the discussion about the lack of an exit wound with Charlie. I’m usually not interested in delving into most of this kind of online chatter, and I apologize this is somewhat graphic, but in this case, the fact that there wasn’t an exit wound is probably another miracle, and I want people to know.
I just spoke with the surgeon who worked on Charlie in the hospital…
He said the bullet “absolutely should have gone through, which is very very normal for a high powered, high velocity round. I’ve seen wounds from this caliber many times and they always just go through everything. This would have taken a moose or two down, an elk, etc.”
But it didn’t go through. Charlie’s body stopped it.
I mentioned to his doctor that there were dozens of staff, students, and special guests standing directly behind Charlie on the other side of the tent, and he replied:
“It was an absolute miracle that someone else didn’t get killed.”
“His bone was so healthy and the density was so so impressive that he’s like the man of steel. It should have just gone through and through. It likely would have killed those standing behind him too.”
In the end, the coroner did find the bullet just beneath the skin.
Even in death, Charlie managed to save the lives of those around him.
Remarkable. Miraculous.
I want to address some of the discussion about the lack of an exit wound with Charlie. I’m usually not interested in delving into most of this kind of online chatter, and I apologize this is somewhat graphic, but in this case, the fact that there wasn’t an exit wound is probably…
— Andrew Kolvet (@AndrewKolvet) September 20, 2025
Charlie Kirk:
Man of Steel
Protecting others to the bitter end https://t.co/Sf6Se8ZrJV
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) September 21, 2025
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