India, Sept. 14 -- The murder of Conservative activist and popular influencer Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves across the United States, and also triggered discussions about his past. The 31-year-old was allegedly shot dead by Tyler Robinson on September 10 during an appearance at a campus event in Utah. The shooting happened around 12:20 pm local time during a student Q&A at UVU in Orem, per a statement from Utah Valley University (UVU).

Among several aspects of Kirk's life - who was known for making various controversial statements - that are being discussed is whether he ever served in the military.

No, Kirk never served in the military. He said in a speech at the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley in 2015 that he had applied for nomina...