09/11/2025
Las Vegas Valley Casinos Honor Charlie Kirk After Shooting
Las Vegas, NV – September 11, 2025 –
Marquees across the Las Vegas Valley lit up Wednesday night with a somber tribute: “In loving memory of Charlie Kirk, 1993–2025.” The message appeared most prominently outside Sunset Station in Henderson, where the casino’s towering roadside sign displayed the words in bold, glowing letters.
The tribute comes less than 24 hours after Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a public event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Witnesses say Kirk was answering a student’s question when a single gunshot rang out, striking him on stage. The suspected shooter is believed to have fired from a nearby rooftop.
Local news outlets report that multiple Station Casinos properties participated in the tribute, though the company itself has not issued a formal statement. Fox 5 Vegas described it as a coordinated gesture, with several casinos choosing to display messages of mourning across their marquees.
Kirk, known nationally as a conservative activist and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, frequently visited Las Vegas for conferences, rallies, and fundraisers. His organization, Turning Point USA, has hosted youth political events in Nevada for years, often drawing thousands of attendees.
Reactions in the Las Vegas community have been mixed. Supporters praised the casinos for honoring a figure they say inspired young conservatives and gave Nevada a prominent role in his movement. Critics, however, questioned whether commercial gaming companies should weigh in on such politically charged events.
For now, the bright neon of Las Vegas has been joined by a rare moment of solemnity. As marquees across the Valley carry Kirk’s name, they reflect both the shock of his sudden death and the far-reaching influence he held—stretching from college campuses to the casino corridors of Southern Nevada.
