Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 12AM ET 09/11/2025 Newscast
Date: September 11, 2025
Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Podcasts)

Brief Overview

This episode focuses on breaking national news, including the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in Utah, a high-profile murder case on a train in North Carolina, a school shooting in Denver, and an update on a double homicide and arson in New York City. The episode features quotes from eyewitnesses, official statements, and delivers somber reflection on ongoing political violence.
Note: All timestamps are referenced from the transcript provided.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University

[00:02 – 01:56]

• Incident Description:

  • Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was killed during a public appearance. The manhunt for the suspected gunman continues; recent persons of interest have been released after questioning.
  • Eyewitness Jason Chaffetz, former Utah congressman, recounted the event after attending with his family.

• Eyewitness Testimony (Jason Chaffetz, 00:32):

  • "I could see Charlie immediately fall back into his left and the crowd hit the ground and started screaming and then people started running. My focus turned to my family and making sure they're okay. But it was obvious that Charlie wasn't."

• Personal Impact & Reaction:

  • Charlie Kirk was 31, survived by his wife and two young children.
  • President Trump ordered American flags at half-staff through Sunday in Kirk's honor.

• Presidential Statement (Donald Trump, reading from Truth Social, 01:03):

  • "No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States better than Charlie Kirk... Kirk was loved and admired by all, especially me."

• Tributes & Reflection:

  • President sent condolences to Kirk’s wife, Erica.
  • Kirk’s legacy as founder of Turning Point USA, influencing young conservatives and students, was highlighted.
  • A call for Americans to renew commitment to American values in Kirk’s memory was issued:
    • Free speech
    • Citizenship
    • Rule of law
    • Patriotic devotion

2. North Carolina Train Stabbing Case Update

[02:27 – 03:14]

• Breaking Development:

  • Newly leaked jail audio provides insight into the man charged in the train stabbing.
  • Decarlos Brown Jr., suspect with a long criminal history, produced a disturbing statement in conversation with his sister:
    • "She asked him a couple of questions and she recorded it. And that now leaked audio telling him, you know, why'd you do this? Why'd you pick Aryna Zarutska? And he specifically said, I don't know what happened. It sure wasn't me. Even though he said he had an injury on his hand, he blames something inside of him that he says just took over." (Alexis McAdam, 02:38)

• Failures in the System:

  • Brown was slated for a mental health exam before the murder but it was never conducted.
  • The case highlights ongoing concerns about the ‘revolving door’ in the criminal justice system.

• Political Reaction:

  • President Trump has called for the death penalty for Brown.

3. Evergreen High School Shooting – Colorado

[03:14 – 03:43]

• Summary of Incident:
  • Shooting at a Denver-area high school leaves three teenagers critically injured. (Evergreen High School, about 30 miles west of Denver.)
  • All victims hospitalized were students.
  • Uncertainty remains whether a single shooter or multiple shooters were involved.
  • Motive is unknown.

4. New York City Double Murder and Arson Update

[03:43 – 04:15]

• Case Summary:

  • A couple in Queens murdered and their home set on fire; suspect caught after citywide manhunt.
  • "The NYPD is warning people not to let anybody that you don't know inside your home because that is exactly how this double murder and arson case started." (Jason Chaffetz, 03:43)

• Incident Details:

  • Suspect Jamel McGriff allegedly went door to door, asking to use a phone charger.
  • Elderly victims, Frank and Maureen Alton, let him in. He is accused of killing them, robbing, and setting their house ablaze.
  • NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the arrest came promptly once McGriff was spotted in Manhattan.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jason Chaffetz recalls Charlie Kirk shooting:
  "I could see Charlie immediately fall back into his left and the crowd hit the ground and started screaming and then people started running. My focus turned to my family and making sure they're okay. But it was obvious that Charlie wasn't." (00:32)

• President Trump’s tribute:
  "No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States better than Charlie Kirk... Kirk was loved and admired by all, especially me." (01:03)

• Alexis McAdam's account of North Carolina train stabbing suspect statement:
  "He specifically said, I don't know what happened. It sure wasn't me...he blames something inside of him that he says just took over." (02:38)

• Chaffetz’s safety warning after NYC murders:
  "The NYPD is warning people not to let anybody that you don't know inside your home because that is exactly how this double murder and arson case started." (03:43)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Charlie Kirk assassination and aftermath: 00:02 – 01:56
• North Carolina train stabbing jail audio and investigation: 02:27 – 03:14
• Denver Evergreen High School shooting: 03:14 – 03:43
• Queens double homicide/arson and NYPD statement: 03:43 – 04:15

Tone & Style

• Urgent, factual, and somber in delivering national news bulletins.
• Emotional undercurrents—shock, grief, and calls for unity—are evident in both eyewitness and official statements.
• Quotations and recollections maintain the direct, personal tone of the speakers.

This episode is a rapid-fire rundown of breaking news stories with emphasis on tragic political and criminal violence, official statements of unity and mourning, and ongoing concerns with public safety. The coverage is factual and immediate, with personal perspectives and direct quotes anchoring each narrative.