Paige Lorenze breaks silence after Charlie Kirk shooting as Tommy Paul’s fiancée calls America troubled and divided

Paige Lorenze, the fiancée of American tennis star Tommy Paul, has spoken out after the sudden death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck while speaking at a public event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

He later died in the hospital. The FBI confirmed that a manhunt for the shooter is still underway. The tragedy has shocked the United States, and Paige Lorenze shared an emotional message on Instagram, saying America is becoming “too divided and troubled.”

Tommy Paul's fiancée Paige Lorenze calls for kindness after Charlie Kirk’s death

Paige Lorenze, who is also an influencer and entrepreneur, rarely speaks about politics. But the shooting of Charlie Kirk moved her to post a long message on Instagram. Speaking to her one million followers, she said, “Whatever Charlie Kirk’s views may have been, that doesn’t matter right now. What matters is keeping his family, especially his young children, in our prayers.”The 27-year-old also remembered the death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who was killed in Charlotte, North Carolina, last month, as well as victims of other violent crimes in the country.

“Rest in peace Charlie Kirk, Iryna Zarutska, and every life lost to the brokenness in our system. I’m praying for more compassion, more humanity, and a future with less division,” Lorenze wrote.

She also asked her followers to reflect on their behavior. “If anyone here feels it’s acceptable to celebrate the death of another human being because of their political beliefs, you are part of the problem and I encourage you to unfollow me,” Lorenze added.

Other notable are public figures react to the Utah shooting of Charlie Kirk

The shooting happened during a Turning Point USA Q&A event that Charlie Kirk was hosting as part of his “American Comeback Tour.” Police say the gunman opened fire in the middle of the session, hitting Kirk in the neck before escaping.

Emergency services rushed him to the hospital, but doctors could not save him.Also Read: Andy Murray’s Brother Jamie Confirms Divorce After 15 Years With Wife Alejandra GutierrezCharlie Kirk founded Turning Point USA in 2012, and the group grew into a major conservative youth movement. His death has caused a storm of reactions across political and sports communities.Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick posted on Instagram that she feared “anarchy and civil war” after the killing, saying, “We could all be living in joy, but so many decided to be victims and offended by everything.”

Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, also reacted strongly, saying that the political “rhetoric” in America had boiled over. He argued that calling people “Nazis” and “fascists” again and again makes some believe violence is justified.Across the country, athletes, commentators, and fans continue to share prayers for Charlie Kirk’s family as the FBI searches for the shooter.