"Authorities in the US were still searching for a suspect in the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, hours after the close ally of Donald Trump was killed at a Utah university, sparking condemnation from both sides of politics and grave threats from the president. This shooting is still an active investigation, the Utah department of public safety said in a statement, adding it was working with the FBI and local police departments."
"In a video message from the Oval Office, Trump vowed that his administration would track down the suspect. My administration will find each and every one of those who contributed to this atrocity and to other political violence, including the organisations that fund it and support it, Trump said. Kirk was shot while addressing a crowd of an estimated 3,000 people at Utah Valley University in Orem, near Salt Lake City."
"Video footage shows students scrambling to run from the sound of gunfire. Kirk was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died, authorities said. Local officials said the shooting was believed to be a targeted attack by a shooter from the roof of a building. His death prompted outrage from Democrats and Republicans, while the president ordered flags to be lowered to half mast to honour him."
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while addressing about 3,000 people at Utah Valley University in Orem and later died at a nearby hospital. Authorities, including the Utah department of public safety, the FBI and local police, said the shooting remains an active investigation and said two initially detained suspects were released. Investigators reviewed security camera images and believe the shooter wore dark clothing and may have fired from a rooftop. Video showed students scrambling after gunfire and footage captured an audience member questioning Kirk about gun violence moments before the shooting. Leaders from both parties expressed outrage and the president ordered flags lowered to half-mast.
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