Yankees Hold Minute’s Silence Following Death Of Charlie Kirk
The New York Yankees held a moment of silence following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed in Utah earlier on September 10. The Yankees paid tribute to Kirk prior to their 11-1 defeat to the Detroit Tigers, their second heavy loss to the same opponent in as many days. Kirk was shot in the neck by a gunman while he was speaking to students at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem. The founder of Turning Point USA was transported to a local hospital before being pronounced dead at the age of 31 by officials. The shooting is still under investigation, with FBI Director Kash Patel noting that a suspect was arrested and later released following interrogation. President Donald Trump, who Kirk campaigned for, described the murder as a “dark moment for America†and pledged to “find each and every one of those who contributed to this atrocity.†Trump is expected to attend the Yankees’ game against the Tigers at Yankee Stadium on September 11, the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Security was heightened at the stadium, with metal detectors and Secret Service agents present at every entrance. Trump greeted players before the game.
