Orem Police Respond to Shooting, Measles Cases, House Fire Fatality and Prostitution Arrest

OREM, Utah (Sept. 10, 2025) - Orem law enforcement and emergency responders dealt with four major incidents today, including the shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk, a deadly house fire, new measles cases and the arrest of a woman on prostitution charges.

Nut Graf: In less than 24 hours, Orem has faced high-profile violence, a public-health concern, a tragic fire and a criminal arrest, underscoring challenges ranging from public safety to community health.

Shooting of Charlie Kirk

  • Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was critically wounded after gunfire erupted during a speaking engagement at an Orem event venue. He was airlifted to University of Utah Hospital where he remains in critical condition as police search for suspects and motives.

House Fire Fatality

  • Fire crews were dispatched at 3:17 a.m. to a residential blaze on South Terrace Drive. An elderly man trapped on the second floor was rescued but later died at Utah Valley Hospital from smoke inhalation and burn injuries. The fire marshal has launched an investigation into the cause, with the home declared a total loss.

Measles Outbreak Update

  • The Utah Department of Health confirmed two additional measles infections, raising the county’s total to seven cases. All patients are in isolation, and health officials urge up-to-date MMR vaccinations amid concerns of wider community spread.

Prostitution Arrest

  • Orem Police arrested a 67-year-old woman following complaints of illegal massage practices at a downtown establishment. She faces charges of prostitution and operating without a license, with investigators probing potential victims and coordinating with state health regulators.

Subheads:

  • Investigation Underway: Police have formed a task force combining Orem detectives and Utah County Major Crimes to probe the Kirk shooting and house fire.
  • Health Advisory Issued: Local clinics will offer extended hours for MMR vaccinations this weekend.
  • Community Reaction: Neighbors expressed shock and concern, calling today “one of the worst in recent memory” for Orem residents.