Fox News Hourly Update – 6PM ET 09/10/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Licera (FOX News Radio)
Date: September 10, 2025

Overview:

This episode delivers breaking coverage of the death of Charlie Kirk, the prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, who was shot and killed during a campus event. The newscast also recaps official reactions, witness reports, ongoing investigations, and briefly updates listeners on economic data and other national news.

Main Story: Death of Charlie Kirk

Presidential and Public Response

• President Trump announced (via Truth Social) all American flags are to be lowered to half-staff until Sunday evening in honor of Charlie Kirk.

  “This is a FOX News alert paying tribute to Charlie Kirk…” – Lisa Licera [00:01]

• Bipartisan leaders condemned the killing as a tragic act of political violence.

Incident Details

• Location: Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah
• Kirk was shot during a campus debate, with witnesses reporting a “light security presence” and a “single shot.”

  “Kirk…the co-founder of Turning Point USA, was taking part in a debate on campus when a single shot was heard…” – Fox News Reporter [00:15]

Eyewitness Description

• One witness recounted the shocking moment:

  “I was watching from pretty close up and I heard a pop and I thought, no, that, that nobody’s shooting firecrackers right — this is the middle of the day.” – [00:26]

• Kirk was sitting under a tent in an outdoor amphitheater, handing out baseball caps and mingling with the crowd before the shooting.

  “Charlie Kirk was sitting underneath a small tent in an outdoor area of the campus, a sort of amphitheater...he had been handing out baseball caps, smiling with the crowd.” – Jason Chaffetz [02:41]

Security and Investigation

• “Light security presence,” with both event and personal security.
• The FBI is leading the investigation.

  "The FBI is investigating..." – Lisa Licera [00:48]

• Authorities clarified that an earlier detainee was not a suspect; a manhunt is ongoing.

  “Authorities say a person who was taken into custody earlier was not a suspect in the shooting...” – Lisa Licera [02:53]

Reaction & Reflections

Jason Chaffetz

• Jason Chaffetz, Fox News contributor and former Utah congressman, was present at the event and expressed profound grief:

  “It’s so sad. I want his wife and the country to know...the last question he took, the last thing he talked about...is that his message was one of love of Jesus Christ, of his belief in prayer, and he talked about that from his heart.” – Jason Chaffetz [01:02] "Kind of a loss of words. It is, you know, a horrendous thing to see and it happens all too often." – Jason Chaffetz [01:41]

Political Leaders

• Senator Mark Kelly drew a personal connection (his wife Giffords survived a 2011 shooting) and denounced the violence:

  “...another act of political violence that has no place in our country.” – Lisa Licera on Mark Kelly [01:29]

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted that he was "heartbroken and outraged" and called Kirk "an incredible husband and father and great American." – [02:53]
• Former President Obama condemned the act as "despicable violence" unfit for democracy. – [02:53]

Other Notable Updates

John Lennon’s Killer Denied Parole

• The man convicted of John Lennon’s murder was denied parole for the 14th time, with his next hearing in February 2027. – [03:14]

Economic Update

Producer Price Index Report (PPI)

• Headline: Signs of cooling inflation
• August PPI:
  • Declined 1/10 of a percent (including core PPI, which excludes food/energy)
  • Year-over-year:
    • PPI up 2.6%
    • Core PPI up 2.8%
  • Both metrics weaker than anticipated
  • July numbers revised downward
  • Peak: 11.7% in March 2022
• Upcoming: Consumer Price Index numbers set for release Thursday.

  “The Producer Price Index prices at the wholesale level declined 1/10 of a percent in August...core PPI on an annual basis was up just 2.8...” – Economic Analyst [03:39]

Memorable Quotes

• Lisa Licera: “This is a FOX News alert paying tribute to Charlie Kirk. I’m Lisa Licera.” [00:01]
• Jason Chaffetz: “His message was one of love of Jesus Christ, of his belief in prayer, and he talked about that from his heart.” [01:02]
• Sen. Mark Kelly (read by anchor): "...another act of political violence that has no place in our country." [01:29]
• Jason Chaffetz: “Kind of a loss of words. It is, you know, a horrendous thing to see and it happens all too often.” [01:41]

Timestamps of Key Segments

• [00:01] Breaking news: President’s order to lower flags for Kirk
• [00:15] Overview of shooting incident & eyewitness account
• [00:48] Details on security, FBI involvement
• [01:02] Jason Chaffetz’ emotional statement
• [01:29] Senator Kelly’s reaction; broader political context
• [02:30] Recap of Kirk’s death and timeline of events
• [03:39] Economic Analyst on PPI report

Episode Tone & Language

• Urgent, somber, and respectful in reporting the Kirk story
• Clear, direct quotations from officials and witnesses
• Factual, with minimal editorializing

This concise but thorough newscast underscores the national impact of Charlie Kirk's death, offering first responses and a detailed early timeline, while also continuing with other major stories of the day.