"Charlie Kirk, the right-wing activist, CEO of Turning Point USA, and controversial media personality, was shot during a student Q&A at Utah Valley University on September 10. "A single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker," UVU said in an alert to students, per Deseret News. Police are investigating, and a suspect is in custody, per NBC. Kirk's condition is currently unknown. Multiple gruesome videos have gone viral, including on X and TikTok. Kirk was hosting a debate in the courtyard of the university, per the the UVU Review."
"Conservative politicians, including the president, shared supported for Kirk following the shooting. "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot," Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social. "A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!" Vice-President J.D. Vance wrote on X, "Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father," while FBI director Kash Patel added, "We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University." Utah senator Mike Lee tweeted, "I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.""
Charlie Kirk was shot during a student Q&A at Utah Valley University on September 10, with a campus alert reporting a single shot fired toward a visiting speaker. Police are investigating and a suspect is in custody, while Kirk's condition remains unknown. Multiple gruesome videos of the incident have circulated on social platforms including X and TikTok. Kirk had been hosting a debate in the university courtyard, and nearly 900 students had signed a petition requesting that he not be allowed on campus prior to his arrival. Conservative politicians issued public messages of support and concern.
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