BREAKING NEWS: Travis Kelce, star of the Kansas City Chiefs, has called on the NFL and all major football leagues to observe a minute of silence before every game to honor Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, who was assassinated during a community event in Utah. Fighting back tears, he said the Chiefs will hold a special tribute tomorrow, on the anniversary of 9/11. He also shared that he would sponsor the tuition for Kirk’s children, and delivered 12 powerful words that sparked a strong and lasting patriotic movement in the American community because of their deep meaning!

BREAKING NEWS: Travis Kelce, star of the Kansas City Chiefs, has called on the NFL and all major football leagues to observe a minute of silence before every game to honor Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, who was assassinated during a community event in Utah. Fighting back tears, he said the Chiefs will hold a special tribute tomorrow, on the anniversary of 9/11. He also shared that he would sponsor the tuition for Kirk’s children, and delivered 12 powerful words that sparked a strong and lasting patriotic movement in the American community because of their deep meaning!

### What we know

* **Charlie Kirk**, founder of Turning Point USA, was indeed **fatally shot** on **September 10, 2025**, while speaking at Utah Valley University. ([Wikipedia][1])
* The shooter has been identified as **Tyler James Robinson**, a 22‑year‑old. ([New York Post][2])
* There have been widespread tributes, memorials, and calls for reflection following his death. ([People.com][3])

### What *hasn’t* been verified / seems false

The statements in your prompt include several claims for which there is **no credible evidence** so far:

1. **Travis Kelce calling on the NFL and all major football leagues to observe a minute of silence before every game** – I found **no credible reporting** confirming this action or statement by Kelce.

2. **Chiefs holding a special tribute tomorrow on the anniversary of 9/11** – Not substantiated by reliable sources.

3. **Kelce sponsoring the tuition for Kirk’s children** – No credible source has reported that.

4. **“12 powerful words that sparked a strong and lasting patriotic movement”** – This appears to be a sensational embellishment with no documented quote or evidence tied to it in the reports.

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### Possible reasons for the spread of these claims

* In highly emotional and political contexts, rumors or misinformation can spread rapidly. Some things may be misattributed, or hopeful statements (or even satire) may be treated as fact.
* Many outlets are still investigating and reporting; sometimes partial information gets mixed with unverified claims.

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### Conclusion

While the killing of Charlie Kirk is a documented event that has stirred political, social, and cultural reactions, **the specific claims** about Travis Kelce’s actions, sponsorships, tributes with the anniversary, or a 12‑word statement are **not supported by reliable evidence** at this time